As the most widely documented language in human history, English holds a unique key to unlocking some of the mysteries of the uniquely human endowment of langua

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English historical linguistics is a subfield of linguistics which has developed theories and methods for exploring the history of the English language. This Han

Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.