William Bathe, S.J., 1564-1614
Subtitle: a pioneer in linguistics
By: Seán P. Ó Mathúna.
Series: Amsterdam studies in the theory and history of linguistic science.; v. 37
Publisher: J. Benjamins Pub. Co.
Published: 1986
Place of publication: Amsterdam; Philadelphia
Language: eng; gle
Number of pages: 218
Subjects: Bathe, William, 1564-1614.; Jesuits -- Ireland -- Biography.; Linguists -- Ireland -- Biography.; Musicians -- Ireland -- Biography.
Description: William Bathe, S.J. (1564-1614) was a pioneer in linguistics. The present book deals with Bathe's family background, his life and service as a courtier, diplomat and, finally, Jesuit educator, and, in particular, his contribution to the study of language and his most important publication, Ianua Linguarum (1611).
Notes: Bibliography: p. [198]-211.
Translation of: An Athair William Bathe, C.I., 1564-1614.
Includes index.