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A Brief History of the Spanish Language Author: David A. Pharies

ISBN: 9780226133942 Format: Paperback Number Of Pages: 296 Published: 21 October 2015 Country of Publication: US Dimensions (cm): 20.3 x 13.2 x 2.3 Description: Since its publication in 2007, A Brief History of the Spanish Language has become the leading introduction to the history of one of the world's most widely spoken languages. Moving from the language's Latin roots to its present-day forms, this concise book offers readers insights into the origin and evolution of Spanish, the historical and cultural changes that shaped it, and its spread around the world.

A Brief History of the Spanish Language focuses on the most important aspects of the development of the Spanish language, eschewing technical jargon in favor of straightforward explanations. Along the way, it answers many of the common questions that puzzle native speakers and non-native speakers alike, such as: Why do some regions usetu while others use vos? How did the th sound develop in Castilian? And why is itla mesa but el agua?

David A. Pharies, a world-renowned expert on the history and development of Spanish, has updated this edition with new research on all aspects of the e...

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