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The History of English

By Stephan Gramley

The History of English

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The History of English: An Introduction provides a chronological analysis of the linguistic, social, and cultural development of the English language, from before its establishment in Britain around the year 450 to the present. Each chapter represents a new stage in the development of the language from Old English through Middle English to Modern Global English, all illustrated with a rich and diverse selection of primary texts showing changes in language resulting from contact, conquest and domination, and the expansion of English around the world. The History of English goes beyond the usual focus on English in the UK and the USA to include the wider global course of the language during and following the Early Modern English period. This perspective therefore also includes a historical review of English in its pidgin and creole varieties and as a native and/or second language in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. The History of English is essential reading for any student of the English language and will be of relevance to any course addressing the origins of the English language.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
2
Number of Pages:
474
Release Date:
2018-11-04
Publication Date:
2018-11-16
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1138501093
ISBN13:
9781138501096
Weight:
1231 g
Height:
189 cm
Width:
245 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
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