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ISBN10: 0231111525, ISBN13: 9780231111522, [publisher: Columbia University Press, New York] Hardcover First Edition New York: Columbia University Press, 1997. Very Good++ condition. A clean, square, tight copy. Bound in black boards, covered by a clear plastic laminated cover. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with 3 figures and 11 maps. Bibliography. Index. First printing with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. From the Preface: "The aim of this book is to give a sketch of the history of the Arabic language." From the publisher: "This general introduction to the Arabic Language places special emphasis on the history and variation of the language. Concentrating on the difference between the two types of Arabic - the Classical standard language and the dialects -- Kees Versteegh charts the history and development of the Arabic language from the earliest beginnings to modern times. The reader is offered a solid grounding in the structure of the language, its historical context and its use in various literary and non-literary genres, as well as an understanding of the role of Arabic as a cultural, religious and political world language. Intended as an introductory guide for students of Arabic, it will also be a useful tool for discussions both from a historical linguistic and from a socio-linguistic perspective. Coverage ...

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New York: Columbia University Press, Date: 1997. First Edition. Very Good +/Very Good+ DJ. 8vo = over 9". n/a. Printing Not Spec. Black hardcover with gold lettering on spine. Clean interior and exterior, spine strong and tight, some bumping to top and bottom edges of spine. Dustjacket is crisp, glossy, clean. 1997. Columbia University Press ISBN 0231111525 9780231111522 [US]

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