A History of the English Language, 6th Edition

Albert Croll Baugh, Thomas Cable (Contributor), Thomas Baugh Cable

9780415655965

A History of the English Language explores the linguistic and cultural development of English from the Roman conquest of England to the present day to provide a comprehensive overview of the different aspects of its history.

This best-selling classic textbook has been revised and updated and encourages the reader to develop both an understanding of present-day English and an enlightened attitude toward the issues affecting the language today.