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A History of the German Language Through Texts
Author(s): Thomas Gloning (Author), Christopher Young (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 23 Oct. 2003
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 416 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415183316
- ISBN-13: 9780415183314
Book Description
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.
