{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-the-spanish-language-9780226133942","title":"A Brief History of the Spanish Language","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): David A. Pharies\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University of Chicago Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Spanish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince its publication in 2007, \u003ci\u003eA Brief History of the Spanish Language\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Brief History of the Spanish Language\u003c\/i\u003e 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 use \u003ci\u003etú \u003c\/i\u003ewhile others use \u003ci\u003evos\u003c\/i\u003e? How did the \u003ci\u003eth \u003c\/i\u003esound develop in Castilian? And why is it \u003ci\u003ela mesa \u003c\/i\u003ebut \u003ci\u003eel agua\u003c\/i\u003e? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 evolution of Spanish and current demographic information. This book is perfect for anyone with a basic understanding of Spanish and a desire to further explore its roots. It also provides an ideal foundation for further study in any area of historical Spanish linguistics and early Spanish literature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Brief History of the Spanish Language\u003c\/i\u003e is a grand journey of discovery, revealing in a beautifully compact format the fascinating story of the language in both Spain and Spanish America.","brand":"University of Chicago Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45036069781655,"sku":"9780226133942","price":3721.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780226133942.webp?v=1769212682","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-the-spanish-language-9780226133942","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}