TY  - BOOK
AU  - Knowles,Gerald
TI  - A cultural history of the English language
SN  - 0340676817
AV  - PE1075 .K68 1997
U1  - 420.9 21
PY  - 1997///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Arnold
KW  - English language
KW  - History
KW  - Outlines, syllabi, etc
KW  - Language and culture
KW  - England
KW  - Social aspects
KW  - Variation
KW  - English-speaking countries
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-176) and index; Preface --; 1; Introduction --; 2; The origins of the English language --; 3; English and Danish --; 4; English and French --; 5; English and Latin --; 6; The language of England --; 7; The language of revolution --; 8; The language of learned and polite persons --; 9; The language of Great Britain --; 10; The language of empire --; 11; Conclusion --; Appendix: Further suggestions --; Bibliography --; Index
ER  -