Grimm's Law is a linguistic study written by F. Max Muller that explores the sound shifts that occurred in the Germanic languages during the transition from Proto-Indo-European to Old High German. The book is named after Jacob Grimm, who first discovered the law of consonantal shifts in the mid-19th century. Muller's work expands on Grimm's findings and provides a detailed analysis of the changes that occurred in the pronunciation of certain consonants, such as p, t, and k. The book also delves into the historical and cultural context of these shifts, providing insight into the development of the Germanic languages and their relationship to other Indo-European languages. Overall, Grimm's Law is an important contribution to the field of linguistics and remains a valuable resource for scholars and students studying the history and evolution of language.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Lectures on the Science of Language, by F. Max Muller. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766174263.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.
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