A history of the English language /

"The English language in its complex shapes and forms changes fast. This thoroughly revised edition has been refreshed with current examples of change and has been updated regarding archeological research. Most suggestions brought up by users and reviewers have been incorporated, for instance,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Gelderen, Elly van
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, [2014]
Edition:	Revised edition.
Subjects:	English language > History. English language > History > Problems, exercises, etc. exercise books. Problems and exercises History Problems and exercises.
Online Access:	CONNECT

Table of Contents:

1. The English language
2. English spelling, sounds, and grammar
3. Before Old English
4. Old English: 450-1150
5. From Old to Middle English
6. Middle English: 1150-1500
7. Early Modern English: 1500-1700
8. Modern English: 1700-the present
9. English around the world
10. Conclusion
Appendix I: Possible answers to the exercises and some additional information on in-text questions
Appendix II: How to use the OED
Appendix III: Chronology of historical events.

A history of the English language /

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