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Title: Bilingualism and the Latin Language
Description: Cambridge University Press, 2003. Hardcover. ISBN: 0521817714. Inner hinges have some glue stains (as published). Scholar's name to ffep. DJ has very light shelfwear. ; This book deals systematically with communication problems in the Roman world where numerous languages apart from Latin and Greek were spoken. How did the Romans communicate with their subjects in the remoter parts of the Empire? What linguistic policies did they pursue? Differing forms of bilingualism developed, which had a significant effect on the way the Romans and their subjects thought, spoke and wrote. A wide range of cultural, historical and linguistic questions concerning the varying developments in bilingualism are addressed. ; 864 pages. Very Good+ in Near Fine dust jacket .

Keywords: 0521817714 Linguistics Latin Language Words & Language Roman History

Price: US$ 200.00 Seller: Ancient World Books
- Book number: 25245

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