A Linguistic History of Ancient Cyprus: The Non-Greek Languages, and Their Relations with Greek, C.1600-300 BC

by Philippa M. Steele

Book Overview

This pioneering volume approaches the languages and scripts of ancient Cyprus from an interdisciplinary point of view, with a primarily linguistic and epigraphic approach supplemented by a consideration of their historical and cultural context. The focus is on furthering our knowledge of the non-Greek languages/scripts, as well as appreciating their place in relation to the much better understood Greek language on the island. Following on from recent...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107042860
• ISBN13: 9781107042865
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.6"