Brief Linguistic Handbook. Languages and Writing Systems

The proposed directory presents a wide range of modern linguistic concepts. More than 320 articles with English equivalents contain a description of the main features of the sound, grammatical and lexical system of languages ​​of the world, territorial distribution, dialectage membership, different stages of the historical development of languages, language families, and groups, as well as the most famous writing systems and a number of writing monuments. Particular attention is paid to the link history and written tradition. The material about the main artificially created languages ​​and letters systems is also included.
This edition is focused on both specialists and a wide range of readers interested in languages, history of writing and culture of the peoples of the world