Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of the French Language"" by Urban Tigner Holmes Jr. is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of the French language from its origins in Latin to its modern-day usage. The book covers the social, cultural, and political factors that have influenced the development of the French language, including the influence of other languages such as Germanic and Celtic. It also delves into the impact of historical events such as the Norman Conquest and the Hundred Years' War on the language. The book includes detailed analyses of the phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary of French, as well as the various dialects spoken throughout France and its former colonies. It also examines the role of French as a global language and its current status in the world today. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and linguistics of the French language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
