A Grammar of the Old Friesic Language (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

1330259807 / 9781330259801

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the history and language of the Frisians, a Germanic people who inhabited the northwest coast of Germany. The author traces their origins back to the time of the Roman Empire, detailing their encounters with Roman generals like Drusus and their subsequent expansion throughout the region. The text explores the Frisiansââ ⢠influence on the history of England, with particular emphasis on the possible role of Frisian adventurers in the Anglo-Saxon conquest of Britain. The book also examines the Frisian language, its unique characteristics, and its relationship to other Germanic languages like Anglo-Saxon and Old High German. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Frisian law books, revealing the intricacies of their legal system and its parallels with those of other ancient Germanic tribes. He further explores the development of the Frisian language, noting its unique archaic purity and tracing its evolution through various historical periods. The book culminates with a discussion of the ââ Å"Oera Linda Book,ââ  a controversial text purported to be written in ancient Frisian, which the author meticulously analyzes and exposes as a forgery. This insightful exploration offers a comprehensive view of the Frisians and their unique contribution to the broader history and linguistic landscape of Europe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. …

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Title
A Grammar of the Old Friesic Language (Classic Reprint)
Author
Adley Hooke Cummins
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Forgotten Books
Publication year
2024
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Paperback
Language
English
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9781330259801
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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