A History of the English Language

by David Denison and Richard M. Hogg

Book Overview

The history and development of English, from the earliest known writings to its status today as a dominant world language, is a subject of major importance to linguists and historians. In this book, a team of international experts cover the entire recorded history of the English language, outlining its development over fifteen centuries. With an emphasis on more recent periods, every key stage in the history of the language is covered, with full accounts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052171799X
• ISBN13: 9780521717991
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 510 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.4"