The development of the Siculo Arabic group of varieties in the early medieval period took place while Sicily was under two cultural influences: the Latin and the Byzantine. This book explores the Arabic spoken by both Arabs and non-Arabs in that region, during that period.

Elaborating on the relations between classical and non-classical Arabic, this book is a contribution to Arabic linguistics, sociolinguistics and to studies of the role of gender in variation and change.

First published in 1982. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 1982. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 1982. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.