Scott Shay

The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction

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The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction is for anyone interested in the history of the English language. While leading the reader through the pre-history of English, through Germanic times, Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English, the book also introduces the reader to concepts in theoretical and historical linguistics. It includes authentic texts from each period of the language, from Beowulf to the King James Bible. This book is a great introduction to the field of linguistics for anyone interested in language!
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400 printed pages
Original publication
2013
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  • Vanessahas quoted5 years ago
    That is, most of us know very little about the history of the very language we speak every day.

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