A History of the German Language Through Texts
Author | : Thomas Gloning |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 2004-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134671908 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134671903 |
Rating | : 4/5 (903 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 with total page 417 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.