The Oxford History of English
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Author | : Lynda Mugglestone |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 613 |
Release | : 2012-11-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199660162 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199660166 |
Rating | : 4/5 (62 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Oxford History of English by : Lynda Mugglestone
Book excerpt: This text traces the language from its obscure Indo-European roots to its 21st-century position as the world's first language. It describes the history of English within the British Isles, its changing roles in different places, and its rise to global pre-eminence.