Knowles, Gerald, 1945-

A cultural history of the English language / Gerry Knowles. - x, 180 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-176) and index.

Preface -- Introduction -- The origins of the English language -- English and Danish -- English and French -- English and Latin -- The language of England -- The language of revolution -- The language of learned and polite persons -- The language of Great Britain -- The language of empire -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Further suggestions -- Bibliography -- Index. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

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English language--History--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
Language and culture--England--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
English language--Social aspects--England--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
English language--Variation--English-speaking countries--Outlines, syllabi, etc.

PE1075 / .K68 1997

420.9