| A Linguistic History of Italian Contributor(s): Maiden, Martin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0582059283 ISBN-13: 9780582059283 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Historical & Comparative |
| Dewey: 452 |
| LCCN: 93046832 |
| Series: Longman Linguistics Library |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 5.47" W x 8.54" (0.88 lbs) 318 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Linguistic History of Italian offers a clear and concise explanation of why modern Italian grammar has become the way it is. It focuses on the effects of historical changes on the modern structure of Italian, revealing patterns and structures which are not always apparent to those who are only familiar with modern Italian. Although the book concentrates on the internal history of the language, the emergence of Italian is considered against the wider background of the history of italian dialects, and other external factors such as cultural and social influences are also examined. |