A History of the Irish Language: From the Norman Invasion to Independence

by Aidan Doyle and Aidan Doyle

Book Overview

In this book, Aidan Doyle traces the history of the Irish language from the time of the Norman invasion at the end of the 12th century to independence in 1922, combining political, cultural, and linguistic history. The book is divided into seven main chapters that focus on a specific period in the history of the language; they each begin with a discussion of the external history and position of the Irish language in the period, before moving on to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198724764
• ISBN13: 9780198724766
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"