A History of the Japanese Language

Name: A History of the Japanese Language
Brand: Cambridge University Press
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By Bjarke Frellesvig

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Bjarke Frellesvig describes the development of the Japanese language from its recorded beginnings until the present day as reflected by the written sources and historical record. Beginning with a description of the oldest attested stage of the language, Old Japanese (approximately the eighth century AD), and then tracing the changes which occurred through the Early Middle Japanese (800-1200), Late Middle Japanese (1200-1600) and the Modern Japanese (1600-onwards) periods, a complete internal history of the language is examined and discussed. This account provides a comprehensive study of how the Japanese language has developed and adapted, providing a much needed resource for scholars. A History of the Japanese Language is invaluable to all those interested in the Japanese language and also students of language change generally.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 462
Release Date:: 2010-08-31
Publication Date:: 2010-07-29
Publisher:: Cambridge University Press
Languages:: Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:: 05216532070748773770
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 860 g
Height:: 23.4 cm
Width:: 16.5 cm
Thickness:: 2.5 cm

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