"Introduction to the Science of Language, Volume 1" by A. H. Sayce is a detailed exploration into the world of language, written in the style of a 19th-century academic. The author, associated with the University of Oxford, seeks to explain language's complexities through a structured study of linguistic theories and historical context, providing a comprehensive look at language's growth and historical foundations. This book goes into the core ideas of language, how it has changed, and what makes it up, addressing different beliefs about where language comes from, while looking at old ideas and questioning current linguistic thoughts. It establishes a base for understanding language not just as a communication tool but as a mirror reflecting the cultural progress of societies over time, using examples from ancient civilizations like Babylon and India to highlight linguistic developments.
Introduction to the science of language, Volume 1 (of 2)
By A. H. (Archibald Henry) Sayce
Embark on a scholarly journey through time, uncovering the historical roots and evolving theories that shape the languages we speak today.
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About the AuthorArchibald Henry Sayce FRAS was a pioneer British Assyriologist and linguist, who held a chair as Professor of Assyriology at the University of Oxford from 1891 to 1919. He was able to write in at least twenty ancient and modern languages, and was known for his emphasis on the importance of archaeological and monumental evidence in linguistic research. He was a contributor to articles in the 9th, 10th and 11th editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
Archibald Henry Sayce FRAS was a pioneer British Assyriologist and linguist, who held a chair as Professor of Assyriology at the University of Oxford from 1891 to 1919. He was able to write in at least twenty ancient and modern languages, and was known for his emphasis on the importance of archaeological and monumental evidence in linguistic research. He was a contributor to articles in the 9th, 10th and 11th editions of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
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