This volume provides an outline and an introduction to the history of the English language. It seeks to treat all the important aspects of the subject vocabular

This second edition of The History of the English Language- A Sourcebook provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the origins and development of the Eng

English in the World: History, Diversity, Change examines the English language as it has developed through history and is used across the globe today. The first

The volume provides a comprehensive overview of the history of English and explores key questions and debates. A re-evaluation of the concept of periodization i