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Cursive

Secretly Incredibly Fascinating

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Evolution of Cursive Writing through History

This chapter explores the origins of cursive writing from ancient Pompeii fast food stalls to the development of Carolingian minuscule script after the Roman Empire's collapse. It traces the evolution of italics in cursive writing, discussing the influence of the church's decline in Rome and a Florentine scholar's role. Additionally, it delves into the history of distinctive cursives in different European countries, the development of national fonts, and the introduction of teaching methods like Spencerian and Palmer in the 19th century.

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