A History of the German Language Through Texts
| Author | : Thomas Gloning |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 490 |
| Release | : 2004-03-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781134671892 |
| ISBN-13 | : 113467189X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (89X Downloads) |
Download or read book A History of the German Language Through Texts written by Thomas Gloning and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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