A history of the German language through texts

by Thomas Gloning

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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 show more 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. show less

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Thomas Gloning
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Nonfiction, Literature Studies and Criticism, History
DDC/MDS
430.9 — Language German & related languages German and related languages History, geographic treatment, biography of German
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PF3075 .G56 — Language and Literature West Germanic languages West Germanic German
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