The Iranian Languages

Book Overview

The Iranian languages form the major eastern branch of the Indo-European group of languages, itself part of the larger Indo-Iranian family. Estimated to have between 150 and 200 million native speakers, the Iranian languages constitute one of the world's major language families. This comprehensive volume offers a detailed overview of the principle languages which make up this group: Old Iranian, Middle Iranian, and New Iranian.

The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415622352
• ISBN13: 9780415622356
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 960 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"