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A Comparative Grammar of the Indo-Germanic Languages: A Concise Exposition of the History of Sanskrit, Old Iranian (Avestic and Old Persian), Old Armenian, Greek, Latin, Umbro-Samnitic, Old Irish, Got - Hardcover

Karl Brugmann

 
9780366776085: A Comparative Grammar of the Indo-Germanic Languages: A Concise Exposition of the History of Sanskrit, Old Iranian (Avestic and Old Persian), Old Armenian, Greek, Latin, Umbro-Samnitic, Old Irish, Got

Synopsis

Discover the history of Indo-European languages in one clear, compact guide.

A Comparative Grammar of the Indo-Germanic Languages offers a concise exposition of how Sanskrit, Old Iranian, Old Armenian, Greek, Latin, Gothic and other major languages shaped the history of language families. This edition gathers phonetics, morphology, and historical development into a navigable reference.

The work presents a wide scope across many languages, making complex linguistic ideas accessible. It is designed for students, teachers, and researchers who want a solid, survey-level foundation with direct access to terminology and cross-language connections. The translation and editorial work help readers move between languages and concepts without getting lost in detail.
  • A broad survey of roots, sounds, and word formation across multiple ancient and medieval languages
  • Clear explanations of phonetic and morphologic ideas, with emphasis on historical development
  • An organized index system to help trace terms and concepts across languages
  • A translational edition that brings a classic German scholarly work to an English-speaking audience
Ideal for readers of historical linguistics, philology, and language history who need a compact, scholarly reference that covers many languages in one volume.

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