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Indo-European Language and Culture: An Introduction

Indo-European Language and Culture: An Introductionprovides a comprehensive overview of comparative Indo-European linguistics and the branches of the Indo-European language family, covering both linguistic and cultural material.

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Fills a long-present gap in the literature of Indo-European studies.

Designed for use in courses, with exercises and suggestions for further reading included in each chapter.

Discusses linguistic and cultural developments for each branch of the Indo-European language family.

Provides an overview of Proto-Indo-European culture, society, and language.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 468 pages

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