During the middle ages of Rome, between the third century and the fifth century, it was unsuitable for the modern man to write. Within this era, it was looked down upon to write; however most Roman citizens could read. By the fourth century, Rome had twenty nine libraries. Typically slaves were taught how to write so they could copy or write books. Slaves also kept their master’s financial and legal records, and worked as secretaries and managers in their master’s business.In writing, there were two variations of the Roman script which was used by it’s citizens. The formal script was used for public monuments and books. The less formal script was used for “everyday writing” such examples include but are not limited to: informal purposes, lists, as well as note taking. This variation is believed to have been influenced by the experience of learning to write upon a wax tablet. Wax tablets had also influenced the Romans writing utensil of choice: the edged pen. Romans also wrote using a bone metal stylus, on either papyrus or parchment. By the end of this era, the Greeks were influenced by the Roman way of writing, and it soon spread eastward in a focus in Latin based languages.
Clayton, E. (2014). Roman Foundations. The golden thread: The story of writing
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