An Irish-English Dictionary (Classic Reprint)

Edward O'reilly, John O'donovan

ISBN 10: 1333542151 / ISBN 13: 9781333542153

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book is a deep dive into the Irish language, its history, and its significance to understanding the culture and heritage of Ireland. The author explores the rich literary legacy of the Irish, highlighting the vast storehouse of knowledge contained in ancient manuscripts that detail the history, laws, customs, and even medical practices of the Irish people. The author examines the influence of other languages, such as Phoenician, Welsh, and Hebrew, on the Irish language and its evolution. The book also delves into the political and social forces that shaped the Irish language, including the attempts by English rulers to suppress it. The author argues that the preservation of the Irish language is crucial for understanding the true character of ancient Ireland and for appreciating the cultural richness of the country today. The book offers a window into a vibrant past, and a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of the Irish language. 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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• Titolo: An Irish-English Dictionary (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1333542151
• ISBN 13: 9781333542153
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Learning Foreign Languages

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This book is a deep dive into the Irish language, its history, and its significance to understanding the culture and heritage of Ireland. The author explores the rich literary legacy of the Irish, highlighting the vast storehouse of knowledge contained in ancient manuscripts that detail the history, laws, customs, and even medical practices of the Irish people. The author examines the influence of other languages, such as Phoenician, Welsh, and Hebrew, on the Irish language and its evolution. The book also delves into the political and social forces that shaped the Irish language, including the attempts by English rulers to suppress it. The author argues that the preservation of the Irish language is crucial for understanding the true character of ancient Ireland and for appreciating the cultural richness of the country today. The book offers a window into a vibrant past, and a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of the Irish language.