The Welsh Language

Cennard Davies

A brief, comprehensive history of the Welsh language from its Celtic origin to its present use and status, revealing the development of Britain's oldest surviving living language. New edition.

ISBN: 9781784611408

Price: £4.95

Department: History, Welsh History

Format: Paperback

Language: English

No. of pages: 96

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"Presented in short chapters full of facts and figures, The Welsh Language tells the fascinating story of Britain's oldest living language, from its earliest beginnings to the present day. - Yr Enfys

Cyfrol llawn cariad at iaith a bro gan un a roddodd oes i'w gwasanaethu. - Emyr Llywelyn, Y Faner Newydd

Blurb

That Welsh has managed to survive into the twenty-first century, let alone flourish, is nothing short of a miracle, considering that English, its nearest neighbour, is such a powerful world language.

This book tells the fascinating story of Welsh from its earliest beginnings to the present day, noting historical turning points as well as current efforts to promote the language. It's also a useful source of essential facts and figures about what is probably Europe's oldest living language.

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