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About The Book: Elements of Comparative Philology by R. G. Latham is a foundational work in the study of languages and linguistics. First published in the 19th century, it explores the relationships between various languages, focusing on their historical development, common origins, and structural similarities. Latham examines the evolution of language families, particularly Indo-European languages, and provides a comparative analysis of their phonology, morphology, and syntax. His work laid the groundwork for future studies in historical linguistics, offering insights into language change, classification, and the interconnectedness of human languages. It remains an important text for understanding comparative philology and language theory. About The Author: Robert Gordon Latham (1812–1888) was a prominent English ethnologist and philologist. His work Elements of Comparative Philology (1862) explores the relationships between languages, focusing on their historical development and common roots, particularly in Indo-European languages. Latham's research in philology, including his revision of Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language (1870), contributed to the study of linguistics in the 19th century. Additionally, Latham authored works on ethnology, including The Natural History of the Varieties of Mankind (1850) and The Ethnology of Europe (1852), advancing the understanding of human migration, culture, and language diversity. The Title 'Elements of Comparative Philology written/authored/edited by R. G. Latham', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369201549 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 820 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Philoshopy. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.