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German: Biography of a Language

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sanders, Ruth H., PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Thousands of years ago, seafront clans in Denmark began speaking the earliest form of Germanic language--the first of six "signal events" that Ruth Sanders highlights in this marvelous history of the German language. Blending linguistic, anthropological, and historical research, Sanders presents a brilliant biography of the language as it evolved across the millennia. She sheds light on the influence of such events as the bloody three-day Battle of Kalkriese, which permanently halted the incursion of both the Romans and the Latin language into northern Europe, and the publication of Martin Luther's German Bible translation, a "People's" Bible which in effect forged from a dozen spoken dialects a single German language. The narrative ranges through the turbulent Middle Ages, the spread of the printing press, the formation of the nineteenth-century German Empire which united the German-speaking territories north of the Alps, and Germany's twentieth-century military and cultural horrors. The book also covers topics such as the Gothic language (now extinct), the vast expansion of Germanic tribes during the Roman era, the role of the Vikings in spreading the Norse language, the branching off of Yiddish, the lasting impact of the Thirty Years War on the German psyche, the revolution of , and much more. Ranging from prehistoric times to modern, post-war Germany, this engaging volume offers a fascinating account of the evolution of a major European language as well as a unique look at the history of the German people. It will appeal to everyone interested in German language, culture, or history.

Set of two German language course materials - Complete German and Perfect your German

Not new but in a perfect condition - CDs and books have never been used. Level 1 - 4 (beginner to intermediate) Complete German with Two Audio CDs: A Teach Yourself Guide (Teach Yourself Language) Paul Coggle; Heiner Schenke 496 page book and 2 x 70 min audio CDs Level 5 (from intermediate up) Perfect Your German: Teach Yourself Paperback – 28 May by Paul Coggle 320 pages book 2 x 70 min audio CDs

Collection of Paperbacks in German Language

A collection of German Language paperbacks. May be of interest to a native speaker, or simply to learn from. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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German language books

Large German dictionary, book of verbs with explanation of verbs in each tense and grammar book with explanations and exercises to test understanding. Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

German Language Tapes

Readers Digest At Home With German Learning Tapes with German Dictionary & Book. In almost as "As new" condition Ad ID: Delivery Service Consumer Credit

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Ravenna (German language guide)

German language guide to this amazing tiny city full of 6th-century Byzantine churches with their distinctive mosaics. Published by Edizioni Salbaroli Ravenna. Used, GC. Read More

Linguaphone German Language Course

Linguaphone German language course. 6 cassette tapes; handbook; text book and writing practice book. Used once and not all tapes were played. ich kann immer noch nicht deutsch sprechen!

Linguaphone German Language Course

Linguaphone German language course. 6 cassette tapes; handbook; text book and writing practice book. Used once and not all tapes were played. ich kann immer noch nicht deutsch sprechen!

Ten German Language Books

Ten books plus four CDs plus several cassettes for learning German - from beginner to Upper Intermediate. Prefer collection but can mail if required. Read more

Seven German Language Books

Seven books plus four CDs for learning German - from beginner to Upper Intermediate. Would suit Secondary School student ideally. Prefer collection but can mail if required. Read More

Exploring the German Language...

Exploring the German Language, Exploring the German Language Sally JohnsonISBN: £2.50, Guildford,.

German language books bundle

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Sankt Petersburg - Guidebook (German language)

German language guide to St. Petersburg, celebrating 300 years of the city. Used, VGC. Read More

Michel Thomas German language course

8 audio CD's all in EXCELLENT CONDITION. Conversational German language course Sell, or will exchange for the advanced course. Postage at cost £3 Read More

Various German language/literature books

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German language classes in Belfast

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German Language Translation in Edinburgh

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Michel Thomas German language course

8 audio CD's all in EXCELLENT CONDITION. Conversational German language course Sell, or will exchange for the advanced course. Postage at cost £3 Read more

German Language/English Tuiton in Abingdon

I am a Sixth Form student from Oxford and I am able to provide German language and grammar or German to English Tuition for anyone learning German up to GCSE level or as an Extra- Curricular Subject. Please feel free to email me for further details.

German language novels - printed by Goldmann...

German language novels - printed by Goldmann, All s editions - VG/Excellent condition. Nietzsche - Zur Genealogie der Moral, £6. Fontane - Schach von Wuthenow & Stine, £6. Gottfried Keller - Die Leute von Seldwyla Parts + pages), £8. Adalbert Stifter - Bunte Steine (278 pages), £10. Call on Worthing if interested. Also, 4 by ETA Hoffmann - Erzahlungen, Musikalische Novellen & Schriften, Spukgeschichten & Marchen, Lebansansichten des Katers Murr (900+ pages) for £, Worthing, .

German language novel Wie Ihr Wollt

German language historical novel 'Wie Ihr wollt' by Inger Maria Mahlke. Hardcover book in excellent condition, has only been read twice. Read more

Gottfried Keller - Goldmann German language paperback

Gottfried Keller - Goldmann German language paperback novels, Die Leute von Seldwyla Parts 1 & 2. Almost 500 pages. Good/VG condition. Printed s., Worthing,.

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