The Roman-Urdu Journal

<p><i>The Roman-Urdu Journal</i> Issue 20 published in 1880 by the Roman-Urdu Society advocates for the adoption of the Roman alphabet in Oriental languages specifically Urdu. This journal reflects a fascinating moment in the history of linguistics and language reform offering insights into the debates surrounding script language identity and cultural modernization. The Roman-Urdu Society championed the practical benefits of the Roman script arguing for its accessibility and ease of use in a rapidly globalizing world. This historical document provides a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by languages adapting to new forms of communication and technology. A valuable resource for linguists historians and anyone interested in the evolution of language and script.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>