A guide for anyone interested in Latin, linguistics, language history, as well as to classical students, this updated History of the Latin Language charts the Latin language from its Indo-European roots to the height of Classical language and the spread of Latin throughout the Roman Empire. With a focus on contemporary linguistic theory, particularly sociolinguistics, the authors focus broadly on the language itself and its relationship to the history of Rome, including the impact of Greek, the implications of Christianity, and the end of its existence as a 'living' language with native speakers. 324 pages, indexed, softcover.
