Ruth Sanders
German: Biography of a Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199913763
- author:
- Ruth Sanders
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, Usa
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 248
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.5 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The German Language: A History of its Development and Evolution. This engaging volume presents a brilliant biography of the German language, tracing its evolution from prehistoric times to modern-day Germany. Blending linguistic, anthropological, and historical research, Ruth Sanders sheds light on key events that have shaped the language, including the influence of the Battle of Kalkriese and Martin Luther's German Bible translation. The narrative ranges through turbulent periods in history, such as the Middle Ages, the spread of the printing press, and Germany's twentieth-century military and cultural horrors. The book also explores topics like the Gothic language, the expansion of Germanic tribes during the Roman era, and the lasting impact of the Thirty Years War on the German psyche. A fascinating account of the evolution of a major European language, this book offers a unique look at the history of the German people. It will appeal to anyone interested in German language, culture, or history.
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