Summary
Traces the development of the English language from its earliest beginnings to modern English, explaining how individual words evolved as a result of events in English history, and through usage. Full description
Summary: |
Traces the development of the English language from its earliest beginnings to modern English, explaining how individual words evolved as a result of events in English history, and through usage. |
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Physical Description: |
vii, 198 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-194) and index. |
ISBN: |
0690048319 : 0690048335 (lib. bdg.) |