Principles of the History of Language is a comprehensive book written by German linguist Hermann Paul and first published in 1888. The book provides a detailed account of the principles underlying the study of the history of language. It explores the evolution of language from its earliest forms to modern languages, covering topics such as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. The book also delves into the social and cultural factors that influence language change and development. With its detailed analysis and clear explanations, Principles of the History of Language is an invaluable resource for linguists, language scholars, and anyone interested in the history and evolution of language.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.