Isbn: 9781330126523 - an essay on the origin and formation of the romance languages: containing an examination of m. raynouard's theory on the relation of the italian, ... and french to the latin (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines why today's Romance languagesâ"Spanish, French, Italian, and Portugueseâ"evolved from the Vulgar Latin language spoken in ancient Rome. The author, a noted scholar in the field, disputes the theory that these Romance languages evolved from a distinct, superior âcourtlyâ version of Vulgar Latin that existed alongside a âvulgarâ or "commoner" form of Vulgar Latin. Instead, the author uses the well-studied history of these languages, their similarities and differences, along with changes in sociopolitical conditions to prove that the modern Romance languages are descended from the everyday, common Latin of the streets. This book is a critical read for anyone interested in linguistics and the history of languages. 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.…