The Basque Language

The Basque Language

Author: Alan Roy King

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13:

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The Basque language, unusual because it is not part of the Indo-Euroepan family, must be understood by anyone who wants to comprehend the Basques and their culture. This guide is the first practical introduction to the language available for the English-speaking audience.


Towards a History of the Basque Language

Towards a History of the Basque Language

Author: José Ignacio Hualde

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 1996-01-01

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 9027285675

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Questions related to the origin and history of the Basque language spark considerable interest, since it is the only surviving pre-Indo-European language in western Europe. However, until now, there was no readily available source in English providing answers to these questions or giving an overview of past and current research in this area. This book is intended to partly fill this void. The book contains both state-of-the-art papers which summarize our knowledge about particular areas of Basque historical linguistics, and articles presenting new hypotheses and points of view based on hard evidence and careful analysis. All contributors to this volume have demonstrated expertise in the topic within Basque historical linguistics that their chapter addresses. Two classical articles by the late Luis Michelena are included in English translation. In addition, the book includes studies on diachronic phonology, morphology and syntax. The relation of Basque to other languages is also investigated in a couple of chapters.


The History of Basque

The History of Basque

Author: R. L. Trask

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-13

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 1136167633

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Basque is the sole survivor of the very ancient languages of Western Europe. This book, written by an internationally renowned specialist in Basque, provides a comprehensive survey of all that is known about the prehistory of the language, including pronunciation, the grammar and the vocabulary. It also provides a long critical evaluation of the search for its relatives, as well as a thumbnail sketch of the language, a summary of its typological features, an external history and an extensive bibliography.


The History of Basque

The History of Basque

Author: R. L. Trask

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-13

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1136167560

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Basque is the sole survivor of the very ancient languages of Western Europe. This book, written by an internationally renowned specialist in Basque, provides a comprehensive survey of all that is known about the prehistory of the language, including pronunciation, the grammar and the vocabulary. It also provides a long critical evaluation of the search for its relatives, as well as a thumbnail sketch of the language, a summary of its typological features, an external history and an extensive bibliography.


Colloquial Basque (eBook And MP3 Pack)

Colloquial Basque (eBook And MP3 Pack)

Author: Alan R. King

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1136796614

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Colloquial Basque Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Basque. No prior knowledge of the language is required. What makes Colloquial Basque your best choice in personal language learning? * interactive - lots of exercises for regular practice * clear - concise grammar notes * practical - useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide * complete - including answer key and special reference section. This pack contains the paperback and audio material recorded on CDs. By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in a broad range of situations. These compliment the book and will help you with your pronunciation and listening skills. For the eBook and MP3 pack, please find instructions on how to access the supplementary content for this title in the Prelims section.


Reclaiming Basque

Reclaiming Basque

Author: Jacqueline Urla

Publisher: University of Nevada Press

Published: 2012-03-31

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 0874178800

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The Basque language, Euskara, is one of Europe’s most ancient tongues and a vital part of today’s lively Basque culture. Reclaiming Basque examines the ideology, methods, and discourse of the Basque-language revitalization movement over the course of the past century and the way this effort has unfolded alongside the simultaneous Basque nationalist struggle for autonomy. Jacqueline Urla employs extensive long-term fieldwork, interviews, and close examination of a vast range of documents in several media to uncover the strategies that have been used to preserve and revive Euskara and the various controversies that have arisen among Basque-language advocates.


The Basque History Of The World

The Basque History Of The World

Author: Mark Kurlansky

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-09-30

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 1448113229

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The Basques are Europe's oldest people, their origins a mystery, their language related to no other on Earth, and even though few in population and from a remote and rugged corner of Spain and France, they have had a profound impact on the world. Whilst inward-looking, preserving their ancient language and customs, the Basques also struck out for new horizons, pioneers of whaling and cod fishing, leading the way in exploration of the Americas and Asia, were among the first capitalists and later led Southern Europe's industrial revolution. Mark Kurlansky, the author of the acclaimed Cod, blends human stories with economic, political, literary and culinary history to paint a fascinating picture of an intriguing people.