--- product_id: 421327144 title: "The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages" brand: "roger d. woodard" price: "¥148715" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/421327144-the-cambridge-encyclopedia-of-the-worlds-ancient-languages store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages **Brand:** roger d. woodard **Price:** ¥148715 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages by roger d. woodard - **How much does it cost?** ¥148715 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/421327144-the-cambridge-encyclopedia-of-the-worlds-ancient-languages) ## Best For - roger d. woodard enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted roger d. woodard brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages is the first comprehensive reference work treating all of the languages of antiquity. Clear and systematic in its approach, the Encyclopedia combines full linguistic coverage of all the well documented ancient languages, representing numerous language families from around the globe. Each chapter of the work focuses on an individual language or, in some instances, a set of closely related varieties of a language. Providing a full descriptive presentation, each of these chapters examines the writing system(s), phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon of that language, and places the language within its proper linguistic and historical context. The Encyclopedia brings together an international array of scholars, each a leading specialist in ancient language study. While designed primarily for linguistic professionals and students, this work will prove invaluable to all whose studies take them into the realm of ancient language. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 20.32 x 4.45 x 26.04 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | Isbn 10 | 0521562562 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0521562560 | | Item Weight | 2.8 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print Length | 1180 pages | | Publication Date | 29 April 2004 | | Publisher | Cambridge University Press | ## Images ![The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rA54K4tGS.jpg) ![The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cHIE9JDUS.jpg) ![The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World's Ancient Languages - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nPtCx+M7L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Une Caverne d'Alibaba qui vaut son pesant d'or *by on Reviewed in France 15 August 2017* Une publication savante qui vaut son pesant d'or. Réunissant une trentaine de linguistes en la matière et traitant plus d'une quarantaine de langues ou groupes de langues anciennes. Ouvrage de référence très utile pour les chercheurs ou simplement pour ceux qui veulent approfondir leurs connaissances des langues dans l'antiquité. Le prix de cette "Caverne d'Alibaba" à presuqe 200 dollars est prohibitif pour beaucoup de lecteurs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fan-tucking-fabulous *by on Reviewed in the United States 5 June 2013* I read the glowing reviews before purchasing this. Even then, it is better.The encyclopedia has chapters on 41 attested ancient languages, as well as one on the Afro-Asiatic (with a description of Proto-Semitic) and Indo-European families, as well as an introduction, and a final chapter on language reconstruction. (Forty-five in total.) As noted by other reviewers, it is heavy on the Semitic and Indo-European languages (none of which you would wish left out), but also includes chapters on Sumerian, Elamite, Hurrian, Urartian, Etruscan, Early Georgian, Ancient Chinese, Old Tamil, Mayan and Epi-Olmec. A second edition should consider including Proto-Bantu, and Old Japanese and Korean (as have been mentioned), as well as other (proto-)languages with enough documentation to merit a chapter. (The matter is addressed in the introductory chapter.)The format of the book is similar to Comrie's The World's Major Languages. Languages are given as full a linguistic sketch as possible as well as having their histories and writing systems described and a bibliography given. The chapters average about 30 pages. The book contains several years' worth of reading material. Most of the chapters I have only paged through, but the one on Etruscan suggests you will not find a more comprehensive yet sober reference work available than this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with short reference grammars by the best scholars on almost all ancient languages of note *by on Reviewed in the United States 2 December 2015* Expensive and big but really really worth it. Filled with short reference grammars by the best scholars on almost all ancient languages of note. There is no book like it, nor do I think there has ever been. If you're on a budget, plan to get this one as soon as possible, if you are interested in many ancient languages and want something tangible to which you can have frequent and prolonged recourse.**Not as rigorous in the science and discipline of linguistics as I personally would like, but one ought not strain oneself while reaching for the stars. The authors did the very best they could and linguistics is a new science.** --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/421327144-the-cambridge-encyclopedia-of-the-worlds-ancient-languages](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/421327144-the-cambridge-encyclopedia-of-the-worlds-ancient-languages) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-12*