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A history of English language

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A classic text that provides a comprehensive & balanced exploration of the history of the English language from the Middle Ages to the present & combines internal linguistic history & external cultural history. Emphasizes the political, social & cultural forces that affect language; contains Old & Middle English syntax; features Chicano English, Caribbean English, English in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Black English & varieties of English in Africa, Asia, Australia & Canada. An important reference for upper level courses in the history of the English language. Preface to the 1st Edition Preface to the 2nd Edition English present & future Indo-European family of languages Old English Foreign influences on old English Norman Conquest & the subjection of English, 1066-1200 Re-establishment of English, 1200-1500 Middle English Renaissance, 1500-1650 Appeal to authority, 1650-1800 Nineteenth century & after English language in America Appendices Index

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A history of English language, Thomas Cable, Albert Croll Baugh

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1980
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Langue
Anglais
Publié
1980
Format
souple
Pages
454
ISBN10
0710001053
ISBN13
9780710001054
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A classic text that provides a comprehensive & balanced exploration of the history of the English language from the Middle Ages to the present & combines internal linguistic history & external cultural history. Emphasizes the political, social & cultural forces that affect language; contains Old & Middle English syntax; features Chicano English, Caribbean English, English in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Black English & varieties of English in Africa, Asia, Australia & Canada. An important reference for upper level courses in the history of the English language. Preface to the 1st Edition Preface to the 2nd Edition English present & future Indo-European family of languages Old English Foreign influences on old English Norman Conquest & the subjection of English, 1066-1200 Re-establishment of English, 1200-1500 Middle English Renaissance, 1500-1650 Appeal to authority, 1650-1800 Nineteenth century & after English language in America Appendices Index