A revised, updated and expanded edition of the first concise introduction to the study of the Etruscan language in English. The standard historical reference and a popular textbook for students of languages, linguistics, ancient civilization and Etruscan studies. Provides the best collection of Etruscan inscriptions and texts currently in print. A substantial archeological introduction sets language and inscriptions in their historical, geographical and cultural context. The overview of Etruscan grammar, the glossary and chapters on mythological figures all incorporate the latest scholarship and innovative discoveries.
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A comprehensive study of the Etruscan language in English, this work provides a collection of Etruscan inscriptions and texts currently in print. A substantial archeological introduction sets language and inscriptions in their historical, geographical and cultural context.
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Part one: Historical background
1. Archaeological introduction
Part two: The language
2. Introduction to the language of the Etruscans
3. The study of the Etruscan language
4. The pronounciation of Etruscan
5. Grammar
6. Etruscan writing: the aftermath
Part Three: Study Aids
7. Sources (Sample inscriptions and texts)
8. Glosses
9. Mythological figures
10. Glossary

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A revised, updated and expanded edition of the first concise introduction to the study of the Etruscan language in English. The standard historical reference and a popular textbook for students of languages, linguistics, ancient civilization and Etruscan studies. Provides the best collection of Etruscan inscriptions and texts currently in print. A substantial archeological introduction sets language and inscriptions in their historical, geographical and cultural context. The overview of Etruscan grammar, the glossary and chapters on mythological figures all incorporate the latest scholarship and innovative discoveries.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780719055409
Publisert
2002-10-31
Utgiver
Manchester University Press; Manchester University Press
Vekt
399 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
15 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
288

Om bidragsyterne

Giuliano Bonfante is Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at the University of Turin, and member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincie, Rome. Larissa Bonfante is Professor of Classics at New York University