Language Structure, Variation and Change

Focusing on the dynamics of syntactic change, this work combines manuscript research, quantitative analysis, and Minimalist syntactic theory to explore the evolution of Old Spanish. It highlights the unpredictability of linguistic changes through both successful and failed transformations, challenging the notion of unidirectional change. The book argues that Old and modern Spanish share more similarities than typically believed, with differences being largely quantitative. This comprehensive analysis serves as a vital resource for students and scholars in various linguistic fields.