The English language : a historical introduction.

Barber, Charles.

The English language : a historical introduction. - 299 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm. - Canto . - Canto. .

Originally published: 1993. Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references.

What is language? -- The flux of language -- The Indo-European languages -- The Germanic languages -- Old English -- Norsemen and Normans -- Middle English -- Early Modern English -- English in the scientific age -- English as a world language -- English today and tomorrow. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

0521785707 (pbk.) : £8.95


English language--History
Historical linguistics

420.9

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