Oxford University Press, 2015. 9780198724766. Tall 8vo. Original pictorial card covers (softback) (near Fine). Pp. xii + 304, illus with b&w maps (no inscriptions). Oxford University Press, 2015. 9780198724766 ISBN 0198724764 9780198724766 [GB]

Oxford University Press, Date: 2015 Book. New. Soft cover. In this book, Aidan Doyle traces the history of the Irish language from the time of the Norman invasion at the end of the 12th century to independence in 1922, combining political, cultural, and linguistic history. The book is divided into seven main chapters that focus on a specific period in the history of the language; they each begin with a discussion of the external history and position of the Irish language in the period, before moving on to investigate theimportant internal changes that took place at that time. A History of the Irish Language makes available for the first time material that has previously been inaccessible to students and scholars who cannot read Irish, and will be a valuable resource not only for undergraduate students of the language,but for all those interested in Irish history and culture.. 2015. Oxford University Press ISBN 0198724764 9780198724766 [IE]

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; This book traces the history of the Irish language from the time of the Norman invasion to independence. Aidan Doyle addresses both the shifting position of Irish in society and the important internal linguistic changes that have taken ISBN 0198724764 9780198724766 [GB]

Oxford University Press, Date: 2015-08-11. Paperback. Used:Good. Oxford University Press ISBN 0198724764 9780198724766 [US]