English, Past And Present: Five Lectures (1855)

by Richard Chenevix Trench

Book Overview

""English, Past And Present: Five Lectures"" is a book written by Richard Chenevix Trench, first published in 1855. The book is a collection of five lectures that Trench delivered at the University of Oxford, where he was a professor of divinity. The lectures explore the historical development of the English language, from its earliest roots to the modern era. Trench examines the influences that have shaped the language, including the impact of invading...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436836433
• ISBN13: 9781436836432
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"