Title | : | Origin of the Indo-Iranians, The. Leiden Indo-European Etymological Dictionary Series, Volume 3. |
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ISBN | : | 1281936065 |
ISBN-10 | : | 9781281936066 |
Format Type | : | ebook |
Number of Pages | : | 762 |
Publication | : | First published January 1, 2007 |
Here, then is the fruit of Elena Kuz'mina's life-long quest for the Indo-Iranians. Already its predecessor (Otkuda prishli indoarii, published in 1994) was considered the most comprehensive analysis of the origins of the Indo-Iranians ever published, but in this new, significantly expanded edition (edited by J.P. Mallory) we find a comprehensive account of the Andronovo culture of Eurasia. Taking its evidence from archaeology, linguistics, ethnology, mythology, and physical anthropology pertaining to Indo-Iranian origins and expansions, it comprehensively covers the relationships of this culture with neighboring areas and cultures, and its role in the foundation of the Indo-Iranian peoples.