The Principles Of Comparative Philology [Hardcover](Hardcover, A H Sayce)
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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: “The Principles of Comparative Philology”by A. H. Sayce is a foundational work exploring the scientific study of language relationships and historical development. Sayce examines how languages evolve, identifying patterns in phonetics, grammar, and vocabulary that reveal connections among language families. The book emphasizes the use of comparative methods to reconstruct ancient languages and understand linguistic change over time. Combining rigorous analysis with examples from diverse languages, it highlights the interplay of culture, history, and language in shaping human communication. About The Author: Archibald Henry Sayce (1845–1933) was a pioneering British Assyriologist, linguist, and Oxford professor, proficient in over twenty ancient and modern languages. Renowned for emphasizing archaeological evidence in linguistic research, he contributed extensively to Assyriology, cuneiform studies, and biblical archaeology. Sayce lectured widely, held key academic positions, and helped reopen the Cairo Museum. A founding member of several scholarly societies, he authored influential works on Babylonian religion and Near Eastern history, leaving a lasting legacy in philology and ancient studies despite later criticism for his outdated views. The Title 'The Principles Of Comparative Philology written/authored/edited by A H Sayce', published in the year 1885. The ISBN 9789374472040 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 480 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Comparative linguistics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.