Historical syntax and linguistic theory [electronic resource] / edited by Paola Crisma, Giuseppe Longobardi.

"The articles contained in this volume were all presented, with the exception of Chapter 1, at the 9th DiGS conference held at the University of Trieste in June 2006"--Foreword.

This text of new work by leading international scholars considers developments in the study of historical linguistics and grammatical theory. It then tests their value and applicability by examining diachronic transmission of syntax at different times and in a wide range of languages.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.