Principles Of The History Of Language (1888) - Hermann Paul - Bog

""Principles of the History of Language"" is a book written by Hermann Paul in 1888. It is a comprehensive study of the evolution of language and its historical development. The book covers various topics such as the origin of language, the different stages of language development, the role of phonetics and grammar in language evolution, and the influence of social, cultural, and historical factors on language change.The author presents a detailed analysis of the principles and methods used in the study of language history. He also discusses the various theories and approaches to language evolution, including the comparative method, the genetic method, and the internal reconstruction method.The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the historical development of language, from its origins to the present day. The second part focuses on the principles and methods used in the study of language history. The third part discusses the various theories and approaches to language evolution.Overall, ""Principles of the History of Language"" is a seminal work in the field of linguistics and language history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of language and the principles and methods used in its study. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and evolution of language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.