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The Story of Yiddish: How a Mish-Mosh of Languages Saved the Jews
Neal Karlen
The Story of Yiddish: How a Mish-Mosh of Languages Saved the Jews
Neal Karlen
Scholars usually date Yiddish from the 11th century, when modern linguists believed the language began as a German dialect spoken by newly arrived Jewish immigrants from France and Northern Italy living along the Rhine. Over time, it became an actual language incorporating elements of Hebrew, Aramaic, and the Slavic and Romance languages.
336 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | March 31, 2009 |
ISBN13 | 9780060837129 |
Publishers | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
Pages | 336 |
Dimensions | 205 × 133 × 25 mm · 249 g |
Language | English |