The English Language: A Linguistic History

by Laurel J. Brinton, Leslie Arnovick, Leslie K. Arnovick

Book Overview

The English Language: A Linguistic History is designed as a core text for classes in the history of the English language, offered through the English or linguistics department. Beginning with a discussion of how language changes, the book examines historical change in English from its Indo-European past through its major periods (Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English). This is an introductory text: it does not assume...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195422058
• ISBN13: 9780195422054
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 542 Pages
• Weight: 1.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.8" x 6.9"

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