The Third Anniversary Discourse, on the Hindus
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Book • 1807
Sir William Jones's "Third Anniversary Discourse" is a landmark work in linguistics, delivered in 1786.
It's famous for its insightful comparison of Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin, highlighting striking similarities in grammar and vocabulary.
This observation led Jones to propose the existence of a common ancestor, laying the groundwork for the Indo-European language family hypothesis.
The discourse is considered a foundational text in comparative historical linguistics.
Its impact on the development of the field is immeasurable.
It's famous for its insightful comparison of Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin, highlighting striking similarities in grammar and vocabulary.
This observation led Jones to propose the existence of a common ancestor, laying the groundwork for the Indo-European language family hypothesis.
The discourse is considered a foundational text in comparative historical linguistics.
Its impact on the development of the field is immeasurable.
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