The Oceanic Languages (Classic Reprint): Their Grammatical Structure, Vocabulary, and Origin - Couverture souple

D. Macdonald

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331911451 ISBN 13 : 9781331911456

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book explores and documents the Asiatic origins of Oceanic languages through detailed etymological analysis. The author traces the roots of words in over four distinct branches of the Oceanic family to Semitic languages, revealing the profound impact of Asiatic migration and cultural exchange on the development of Oceanic speech. The book delves into the formative particles, transitive prepositions, and other grammatical structures of Oceanic languages, establishing their connections to ancient Semitic forms. It also examines the influence of Arabic, Ethiopic, and other Semitic languages on Oceanic vocabulary, demonstrating the extensive cultural and linguistic interactions that shaped the Oceanic world. Through its meticulous etymological research, this book sheds light on the deep historical connections between the peoples of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It offers a valuable resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the origins and evolution of human language and culture.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331911451
• ISBN 13: 9781331911456
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 239
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