9781331933236 - A Contribution to the Study of Anglo-Norman Influence on English Place-Names (Classic Reprint) de Zachrisson, R. E. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of English place names, exploring the profound influence that the French language, particularly the Anglo-Norman dialect, exerted on their evolution. It meticulously examines a multitude of sound changes that occurred in English place names, arguing that these shifts can only be explained as a consequence of Anglo-Norman influence. The author, a dedicated scholar of English philology, painstakingly presents a wealth of early spellings and etymologies, meticulously tracing the development of place names from Old English through Middle English and into their current forms. The book's analysis extends beyond simple sound substitution, exploring the impact of Anglo-Norman sound development on English place names and the ways in which the two languages interacted and evolved within the context of the Norman Conquest and the subsequent centuries. Through a detailed examination of early records, including charters, feudal documents, and even French chronicles, the author reveals the complex interplay of language, culture, and history that shaped English place names. The book's insights offer a valuable glimpse into the linguistic and social dynamics of medieval England, revealing how the Norman presence left a lasting imprint on the very names that define the English landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.