Launey, Michel
An Introduction to Classical Nahuatl
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521732291
- author:
- Launey, Michel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 474
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Uto-Aztecan languages
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
An Introduction to Classical Nahuatl by Michel Launey is now available in English. This comprehensive grammar provides a clear treatment of the structure, grammar, and vocabulary of classical Nahuatl, the literary language of the Aztecs. The book is divided into 35 chapters, starting with basic syntax and progressing gradually to more complex structures. It includes examples, exercises, and passages for translation, as well as a key to check answers. This approachable textbook makes it an excellent teaching tool for classroom use or independent study, and will be invaluable to anthropologists, ethnographers, historians, archaeologists, and linguists. By providing a thorough introduction to classical Nahuatl, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the language and its cultural context.