The Welsh Language Before the Industrial Revolution

The Welsh language is the oldest living European language. This volume surveys the social history of the language in modern times. Its political status is considered, together with the use of Welsh in the courts, and in religion, education and scholarship. The promotion of Welsh is also discussed.

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Summary

The Welsh language is the oldest living European language. This volume surveys the social history of the language in modern times. Its political status is considered, together with the use of Welsh in the courts, and in religion, education and scholarship. The promotion of Welsh is also discussed.

Product details

• Authors: Geraint H. Jenkins
• Assisted by: Geraint H. Jenkins (Editor)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780708314180
• ISBN: 978-0-7083-1418-0
• No. of pages: 464
• Weight: 807 g
• Series: Social History of the Welsh Language S.; Writers of Wales; Social History of the Welsh Language S.; Social History of the Welsh Language
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Sprachwissenschaft, Linguistik, Revolution, Wales, Europäische Geschichte, 1500 bis heute, Geschichte allgemein und Weltgeschichte, Language, European History, Linguistics, before, HISTORY / Social History, Welsh, Social & cultural history, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Walisisch, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Wales, British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, Industrial