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Elements of Comparative Philology

by R. G. Latham
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789369201549
  • Binding: Paperback
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  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
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  • Pages: 820
  • Original Price: INR 1640.0
  • Language: English
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  • Item Weight: 1176 grams
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Elements of Comparative Philology by R. G. Latham is a foundational work in the study of languages and linguistics. First published in the 19th century, it explores the relationships between various languages, focusing on their historical development, common origins, and structural similarities. Latham examines the evolution of language families, particularly Indo-European languages, and provides a comparative analysis of their phonology, morphology, and syntax. His work laid the groundwork for future studies in historical linguistics, offering insights into language change, classification, and the interconnectedness of human languages. It remains an important text for understanding comparative philology and language theory.

Robert Gordon Latham (1812–1888) was a prominent English ethnologist and philologist. His work Elements of Comparative Philology (1862) explores the relationships between languages, focusing on their historical development and common roots, particularly in Indo-European languages. Latham's research in philology, including his revision of Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language (1870), contributed to the study of linguistics in the 19th century. Additionally, Latham authored works on ethnology, including The Natural History of the Varieties of Mankind (1850) and The Ethnology of Europe (1852), advancing the understanding of human migration, culture, and language diversity.

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