The English Language
A Historical Introduction
By Charles Barber,Joan C. Beal,Philip A. Shaw | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
About the book
An accessible introduction to the history of English, this textbook covers the evolution of the language from its prehistory to the twenty-first century. Now in its third edition, it has been substantially updated, and key concepts are clearly explained to make it accessible to readers with no background in linguistics.
Editions of The English Language
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781009228626
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781009228602
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An accessible introduction to the history of English, this textbook covers the evolution of the language from its prehistory to the twenty-first century. Now in its third edition, it has been substantially updated, and key concepts are clearly explained to make it accessible to readers with no background in linguistics.
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An accessible introduction to the history of English, this textbook covers the evolution of the language from its prehistory to the twenty-first century. Now in its third edition, it has been substantially updated, and key concepts are clearly explained to make it accessible to readers with no background in linguistics.
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The English Language has 266 page(s)
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Charles Barber,Joan C. Beal,Philip A. Shaw
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