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A history of the English language /

"The English language in its complex shapes and forms changes fast. This thoroughly revised edition has been refreshed with current examples of change and has been updated regarding archeological research. Most suggestions brought up by users and reviewers have been incorporated, for instance,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Gelderen, Elly van
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Philadelphia : John Benjamins Publishing Company, [2014]
Edición:Revised edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. The English language
  • 2. English spelling, sounds, and grammar
  • 3. Before Old English
  • 4. Old English: 450-1150
  • 5. From Old to Middle English
  • 6. Middle English: 1150-1500
  • 7. Early Modern English: 1500-1700
  • 8. Modern English: 1700-the present
  • 9. English around the world
  • 10. Conclusion
  • Appendix I: Possible answers to the exercises and some additional information on in-text questions
  • Appendix II: How to use the OED
  • Appendix III: Chronology of historical events.