Llengües romàniques

"Descent of the Romance Languages" delves into the captivating journey of a group of linguistically connected languages that find their origins in the vast Indo-European family. Rising from the remnants of Latin, these languages include Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Galician, French, Occitan, Italian, Sardinian, and the Romanx languages. This extraordinary linguistic tapestry also encompasses Romanian, Moldovan, and even the long-lost Dalmatian languages, which faded into obscurity during the 19th century. The Romance languages emerged during the Romanization process, a cultural conquest executed by the Romans, spanning extensive territories in the southern, southwestern, and central regions of Western Europe from the 3rd century BCE to the 2nd century CE. The Latin language, planted by the Romans, acted as a profound influence, intertwining with the local languages of the indigenous people and ultimately serving as the bedrock of education for future Romance languages. As the triumphant language, Latin became the foundational force uniting and shaping the development of all Romance languages. Nevertheless, throughout the centuries of evolution, these languages distanced themselves from their Latin predecessor, evolving into unique and distinctive tongue of their own. "Descent of the Romance Languages" uncovers the historical intricacies and the fascinating linguistic transformations that pushed these languages to branch out from their Latin roots, ultimately blossoming into the rich and diverse linguistic landscape that we witness today. In this meticulously researched narrative, the author skillfully unravels the complex interplay of cultures, the fascinating encounters between languages, and the shared heritage that underlies the Romance languages. Through its engaging storytelling and scholarly foundations, "Descent of the Romance Languages" invites readers on a captivating exploration of how these remarkable languages charted their own course in the annals of linguistic history, while still preserving the essence of their Latin origins.