The English Language: A Historical Introduction (Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics) - Hardcover

Barber, Charles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521416205 ISBN 13: 9780521416207

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1993

Synopsis

A textbook survey of the English language, introducing the theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics.

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Review

."..a remarkably complete survey of the development and present state of the English language....The style is straightforward and lucid, emphasizing conciseness and clarity." W. N. Francis, Language ."..a rich and thorough documentation of the history of English from its Indo-European beginnings to the present day including predictions for the future. Each page is replete with facts and 'English trivia.' There are plenty of informative chapters throughout." Greg Morris, Notes on Linguistics

Book Description

This textbook covers the history of the English language throughout the world from its remote Indo-European origins to the present day, introducing the main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics, and including topics such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and semantics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521416205
• ISBN 13: 9780521416207
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 311