Description
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.
Author: Thomas Gloning, Christopher Young
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 09/09/2013
Pages: 414
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.85d
ISBN13: 9780415862639
ISBN10: 0415862639
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | General
- Foreign Language Study | German
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