The contents of the present volume will enhance our understanding of the diachrony of agreement systems and provide a useful starting point for future studies on this both fascinating and intricate field of research.

In this volume, nearly forty internationally recognized researchers have come together to celebrate the work of the famous Anatolianist and Indo-Europeanist H. Craig Melchert. The topics range widely, covering not only the grammar and lexicon of Anatolian languages but also Tocharian, Latin, Phrygian, and many others. Some of the essays represent major new contributions to the field that no specialist can afford to overlook. Both long-established scholars such as J. David Hawkins, Anna Morpurgo Davies, Harry A. Hoffner, Jr., Jay Jasanoff, Norbert Oettinger, Calvert Watkins, and the late Roberto Gusmani, as well as younger scholars such as Alexandra Daues, Petra Goedegebuure, Alwin Kloekhorst, Ronald Kim, and Jeremy Rau have contributed the fruits of cutting-edge research in Melchert's honor. A complete bibliography of Melchert's works is included, and the volume closes with a word-index. One colour plate presents a previously unpublished Hieroglyphic Luvian inscription. Contributions in English, German, Italian.

Over thirty internationally recognized scholars have contributed these studies in honour of noted Anatolianist and Indo-Europeanist Norbert Oettinger, including Bernhard Forssman, Heinrich Hettrich, Michael Janda, Jean Kellens, Hartmut Matthaus, Stefan Zimmer, and the late Jens Elmegard Rasmussen and Calvert Watkins. As befits its honorand, Munus Amicitiae ranges widely, with essays treating diverse topics not just in Anatolian linguistics, but also general Indo-European, Germanic, Indic, Celtic, and even Aegean archaeology. A complete bibliography of Prof. Oettinger's works to date, plus a word index, round out the volume. Contributions in English and German.