An Introduction to the Celtic Languages

By Paul Russell

Book Overview

This text provides a general introduction to the Celtic languages. Beginning with an overview of the historical background of the language group as a whole, there follows a discussion of the two main sub-groups of Celtic: Goidelic, and Brittonic. The book then considers a range of linguistic features which are often regarded as characteristic of Celtic: spelling systems, mutations, verbal nouns and word order. A comprehensive bibliography and index enable the reader to pursue areas of interest further. Written in a clear and accessible style, with full use of tables and diagrams, the book represents an authoritative guide to the Celtic language.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 058210081X
• ISBN13: 9780582100817
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"