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The languages of the world

by Kenneth Katzner

This guide provides an overview of nearly 600 languages, including 200 detailed entries with sample passages and translations. It contains information on language families, scripts, and speaker populations across all countries.

Accession 1285 ISBN 0415118093 Publisher Routledge
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