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.