This practical course book explores the development of the language from Old English to the establishment of Standard English. This third edition has been expanded to provide further background information, with a supplementary website and new sections to outline the development of writing hands and provide a brief introduction to palaeography.
A practical and informative course book firmly based upon linguistic description and primary sources
This rd edition has been expanded to provide more guidance and background information and relevant new sections for students
Has an extensive and fully integrated ancillary website
Dennis Freeborn
exceptionallangling 16th century 18th century Britain Chaucer Early Modern English edition English English language Geoffrey Chaucer Great Britain knowledge language Old English present