A History of the Irish Language: From the Norman Invasion to Independence
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Author Description
In this book, Aidan Doyle traces the history of the Irish language from the time of the Norman invasion at the end of the 12th century to independence in 1922, combining political, cultural, and linguistic history. The book is divided into seven main chapters that focus on a specific period in the history of the language; they each begin with a discussion of the external history and position of the Irish language in the period, before moving on to investigate the important internal changes that took place at that time. A History of the Irish Language makes available for the first time material that has previously been inaccessible to students and scholars who cannot read Irish, and will be a valuable resource not only for undergraduate students of the language, but for all those interested in Irish history and culture.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the evolution of the Irish language from the 12th-century Norman invasion through the attainment of Irish independence in 1922. Aidan Doyle, a scholar in the field of linguistics, synthesizes political, cultural, and linguistic data to provide a comprehensive overview of the language's trajectory. The work is structured into seven chronological chapters that examine both the external socio-political status of the language and the internal structural changes occurring within the Irish tongue during each era.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological analysis of the Irish language from the late 12th century to 1922.
- An examination of the interplay between political history and linguistic development.
- Detailed investigations into internal linguistic shifts and grammatical evolution.
- Accessible translations and explanations of primary source material for non-Irish speakers.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts highlight this work as a foundational text for those seeking to understand the intersection of Irish history and linguistic change. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose, which makes complex historical and linguistic data accessible to both undergraduate students and general history enthusiasts.
Page Count:
384
Publication Date:
2015-08-11
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198724756
ISBN-13:
9780198724759
History
Irish History
Language
Irish language
Cultural History
Linguistics
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