The Tongues of Italy
Author | : Ernst Pulgram |
Publisher | : Greenwood |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 1958 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105005580316 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Tongues of Italy by : Ernst Pulgram
Download or read book The Tongues of Italy written by Ernst Pulgram and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1958 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through the centuries, Italy has received many cultures from lands around the Mediterranean and beyond the Alps, which either superseded prevailing Italian cultures or were absorbed by them. But the result is always a mixture. The linguistic evolution of Italy parallels this development, and presented as part of the cultural history it beomes a colorful and exciting tale.--dust jacket.