The English language a historical introduction
This book describes the nature of language and language change, and presents a history of the English language from prehistory to the present day, dealing with key topics such as grammar, pronunciation and semantics. The main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics are also expl...
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| Language: | Undetermined English |
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Cambridge ; New York
Cambridge University Press
2000
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| Summary: | This book describes the nature of language and language change, and presents a history of the English language from prehistory to the present day, dealing with key topics such as grammar, pronunciation and semantics. The main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics are also explained. Charles Barber uses familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Addison, to illustrate the state of the English language through time. This is a fascinating book for anyone with an interest in language |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 299 p. ill. 21 cm |
| ISBN: | 0521785707 9780521785709 |