A History of English

A History of English, first published in 1970, is a book for beginners in linguistic history. This title examines the changes in English language speech and writing over a period of almost 2000 years, whilst also exploring more recent changes within the author’s living memory. This title aims to raise countless issues for enquiry and discussion, and its purpose is to serve as a springboard for language history learning rather than a textbook.

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A History of English

A History of English, first published in 1970, is a book for beginners in linguistic history. This title examines the changes in English language speech and writing over a period of almost 2000 years, whilst also exploring more recent changes within the author’s living memory. This title aims to raise countless issues for enquiry and discussion, and its purpose is to serve as a springboard for language history learning rather than a textbook.

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A History of English

A History of English

by Barbara M. H. Strang
A History of English

A History of English

by Barbara M. H. Strang

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A History of English, first published in 1970, is a book for beginners in linguistic history. This title examines the changes in English language speech and writing over a period of almost 2000 years, whilst also exploring more recent changes within the author’s living memory. This title aims to raise countless issues for enquiry and discussion, and its purpose is to serve as a springboard for language history learning rather than a textbook.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781317421900
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 06/26/2015
Series: Routledge Library Editions: The English Language
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 506
File size: 3 MB

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Table of Contents

Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; List of signs and symbols, mainly phonetic; Part 1: Introductory; 1. Synchronic variation and diachronic change 2. Changes within living memory; Part 2: The Chronological Sequence; 1. 1970-1770 2. 1770-1570 3. 1570-1370 4. 1370-1170 5. 1170-970 6. 970-770 7. 770-570 8. 570-370 9. Before 370; Conclusion; Appendix; Bibliography; Index

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