An Essay On The Antiquity Of The Irish Language: Being A Collation Of The Irish With The Punic Language (1818) - Paperback

""An Essay On The Antiquity Of The Irish Language: Being A Collation Of The Irish With The Punic Language"" is a book written by Charles Vallancey and originally published in 1818. The book is an exploration of the Irish language and its origins, comparing it to the Punic language. Vallancey argues that the Irish language is one of the oldest languages in the world and that it has its roots in the ancient Phoenician language. He draws on historical and linguistic evidence to support his thesis, including comparisons of vocabulary and grammar between Irish and Punic. The book is considered a landmark work in the study of Irish language and history, and it continues to be a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the subject.With A Preface Proving Ireland To Be The Thule Of The Ancients.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.