ABSTRACT
A History of the German Language Through Texts examines the evolution of German, from the Early Medieval period to the present day.
Written in a lively and accessible style, the book looks at the history of German through a wide range of texts, from medical, legal and scientific writing to literature, everyday newspapers and adverts. All texts are translated and accompanied by commentaries. The book also offers a glossary of technical terms and abbreviations, a summary of the main changes in each historical period, a guide to reference material, and suggestions for further reading.
A History of the German Language Through Texts is essential reading for students of German, Linguistics or Philology.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|76 pages
Old High German (c.750–c.1050)
part 2|59 pages
Middle High German (c.1050–c.1350)
part 3|71 pages
Early New High German (c.1350–c.1700)
part IV|73 pages
New High German (c.1700–c.1945)
chapter IV 28|9 pages
A History of the German Language through Texts
chapter IV 29|6 pages
Industrialization, technology and language
part V|51 pages
Contemporary German (c.1945–2000)