Description
Product ID: | 9780415862639 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | A History of the German Language Through Texts |
Authors: | Author: Christopher Young, Thomas Gloning |
Page Count: | 414 |
Subjects: | Historical and comparative linguistics, Historical & comparative linguistics, Literature: history and criticism, Literature: history & criticism |
Description: | Written in a lively and accessible style, the book looks at the history of German through a wide range of texts, from medical, legal and scientific writing to literature, everyday newspapers and adverts. A History of the German Language Through Texts examines the evolution of German, from the Early Medieval period to the present day. Written in a lively and accessible style, the book looks at the history of German through a wide range of texts, from medical, legal and scientific writing to literature, everyday newspapers and adverts. All texts are translated and accompanied by commentaries. The book also offers a glossary of technical terms and abbreviations, a summary of the main changes in each historical period, a guide to reference material, and suggestions for further reading. A History of the German Language Through Texts is essential reading for students of German, Linguistics or Philology. |
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2013-09-09 |