The History of English

The History of English
ISBN-10
0615168175
ISBN-13
9780615168173
Series
The History of English
Category
English language
Pages
219
Language
English
Published
2008-01
Publisher
Wardja Press
Author
Scott Shay

Description

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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