How Long to Read An Introduction to the Indo-European Languages

How Long Does it Take to Read An Introduction to the Indo-European Languages?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 3 minutes to read An Introduction to the Indo-European Languages by Philip Baldi

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This comprehensive linguistic survey of the Indo-European groups synthesizes the vast amount of information contained in the spe­cialized handbooks of the individual stocks. The text begins with an introduction to the concept of the Indo-European language family, the history of its discovery, and the techniques of analysis. The introduction also gives a structural sketch of Proto-Indo-European, the parent language from which the others are descended. Baldi then devotes a chapter to each of the 11 major branches of Indo-European (Italic, Celtic, Indo-Iranian, Greek, Armenian, Albanian, Baltic, Slavic, Germanic, Tocharian, and Anatolian). Each chapter provides an outline of the external history of the branch, its people, di­alects, and other relevant history. This out­line is followed by a structural sketch of the most important language or languages of the branch (e.g., Old Irish for Celtic, Sanskrit and Avestan for Indo-Iranian, Latin and Osco-Umbrian for Italic). The sketch also contains the phonology, morphology, and syntax of each language. There is lastly a sample text of each language containing both interlinear and free translation. In those branches where there are special issues (e.g., the relation of Italic to Celtic and Baltic to Slavic, or the problem of archaism in Hittite), additional discussions of these issues are pro­vided. Baldi's final chapter gives a brief out­line of the "minor" Indo-European lan­guages such as Illyrian, Thracian, Raetic, and Phrygian. Adding further to the usefulness of the book are extensive bibliographies, an up-to-date map showing the geographical dis­tribution of the Indo-European languages throughout the world, and a detailed family tree diagram of the members of each sub­group within the Indo-European language family and their interrelationships.

How long is An Introduction to the Indo-European Languages?

An Introduction to the Indo-European Languages by Philip Baldi is 242 pages long, and a total of 60,984 words.

This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 75% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Introduction to the Indo-European Languages Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 33 minutes to read An Introduction to the Indo-European Languages aloud.

What Reading Level is An Introduction to the Indo-European Languages?

An Introduction to the Indo-European Languages is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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