Language Contact and the Origins of the Germanic Languages

ISBN-13: 9780415355483 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 244 str.

Peter Schrijver

Opis

This title introduces the ideas behind Indo-European language and gives a survey of its subfamilies.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. The Rise of English 3. The Origin of High German 4. The Origins of Dutch 5. Beginnings 6. Conclusions.

O autorze

Peter Schrijver is Professor of Celtic Languages and Culture at the University of Utrecht. He is a historical linguist working on ancient and medieval languages in Europe. His publications include Studies in British Celtic Historical Phonology and Celtic Influence in Old English.