The Interpreters Of Foreign Languages Among The Ancients: A Study Based On Greek And Latin Sources (1914)

By Henry Snyder Gehman

Book Overview

The Interpreters of Foreign Languages Among the Ancients: A Study Based on Greek and Latin Sources is a book written by Henry Snyder Gehman in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the role of interpreters in ancient Greece and Rome. It examines the methods and techniques used by interpreters to facilitate communication between people who spoke different languages. The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including ancient Greek and Latin texts, to provide a detailed account of the interpreting practices of the ancient world. It also explores the social and cultural context in which interpreters operated, and the role they played in shaping the political and cultural landscape of ancient Greece and Rome. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history, linguistics, and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in the history of communication and 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165750503
• ISBN13: 9781165750504
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"