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What marked Alcuin's script?

  • Only upper-case

  • Unreadable

  • Only lower-case

  • Upper- and lower-case

Answer

Upper- and lower-case letters were the distinguishing features of Alcuin's script. This revolutionary writing style, known as the Caroline minuscule, introduced a consistent and legible format to Western European writing. Alcuin's script became the standard for manuscript production and greatly influenced the development of modern typography, making it a significant milestone in the history of written communication.
The Enigmatic Alcuin: Unraveling the Legacy of an 8th-Century Scholar

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