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Reprint. Light wear to boards. Content is clean with light spotting on the outer edge pages. Good DJ with some edge wear and toning. Seller Inventory # 9999-9991646442
Title: An Historical Grammar Of Japanese
Publisher: Oxford At The Clarendon Press
Publication Date: 1968
Condition: Good
Seller: Happyfish Books, Meopham, KENT, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Included. * PUBLISHER : OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS * YEAR : 1946 * ISBN : N/A * No OF PAGES : 347 * CONDITION : USED - ACCEPTABLE * OTHER: THE DUSTWRAPPER IS HEAVILY WORN AND TANNED WITH CREASING AND TEARS ALONG THE EDGES AND CORNERS. THE BROWN COVER BOARDS ARE HEAVILY RUBBED WITH BUMPING AND FADING ALONG THE EDGES AND SPINE. THE BINDING IS FIRM. THE PAGES ARE LIGHTLY TANNED, HOWEVER PAGES REMAIN CLEAR AND CRISP. PAGES GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK. Seller Inventory # 19.04.2024/DT/667/DT97/RCPG10-4-24
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating evolution of the Japanese language, charting its development from its earliest recorded stages to its more recognizable modern forms. The author meticulously examines the intricate relationship between the Japanese language and the Chinese writing system, tracing how the Japanese adapted Chinese characters to represent their own words and sounds. This exploration illuminates the profound impact of Chinese influence on Japanese vocabulary and grammatical structures, a process that continues to shape the language today. The book's insights extend beyond mere linguistic analysis, offering a glimpse into the cultural and historical context that shaped the Japanese language. The author's journey through time highlights the emergence of distinct literary and spoken forms of Japanese, and examines the role of different social groups in shaping the language's development. By studying the earliest known Japanese texts, including the Kojiki and the Manyoshu, the author unravels the linguistic complexities of this ancient language, revealing the intricate interplay of phonetic and semantic elements in its written form. The book's significance lies in its ability to illuminate the unique path of the Japanese language, showcasing its fascinating evolution through a rich blend of cultural influences, stylistic innovations, and historical shifts. 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. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282625771_0
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282625771
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Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 44085764-n
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Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282625771
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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. An Historical Grammar of Japanese 1.15. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781014910929
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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 44085764
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Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780331718621
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Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom
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Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days 156. Seller Inventory # C9781014910929
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