Greek: A History of the Language and its Speakers

Author: Horrocks, Geoffrey

Brand: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2

Number Of Pages: 528

EAN: 9781405134156

Release Date: 08-03-2010

Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.0 x 1.3 inches

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Part Number: Illustrated

Details: Greek: A History of the Language and its Speakers, Second Edition reveals the trajectory of the Greek language from the Mycenaean period of the second millennium BC to the current day. Offers a complete linguistic treatment of the history of the Greek language Updated second edition features increased coverage of the ancient evidence, as well as the roots and development of diglossia Includes maps that clearly illustrate the distribution of ancient dialects and the geographical spread of Greek in the early Middle Ages