English Language : A Historical Introduction (Canto Edition)
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Gerry Kleier Rare Books [55798], Martinez, CA, U.S.A.
A very clean copy. No jacket. ; Cambridge Approaches to Linguistics; 0.9 x 7.8 x 5.1 Inches; 311 pages; The English Language: A Historical Introduction covers the history of the English language from its remote Indo-European origins to the present day. It provides substantial information about the English language at different periods, and introduces the main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics. Chapters on the nature of language and on language change are followed by a chronological survey, beginning in the Prehistoric age and working down from Anglo-Saxon times to the twentieth century. Topics covered include vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, semantics, attitudes to language, and English as a world language. Short passages of English are used to illustrate the state of the language in different periods and all over the world, in a range of contexts. This thoroughly updated edition of Charles Barber's The Story of Language is the ideal introduction to the subject for students of English language and linguistics, accessible to all readers who are curious about language.

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education and reference,humanities,language arts,linguistics,textbooks,words language and grammar, Where does today's English come from? This book describes the nature of language and language change, and presents a history of the English language from prehistory to the present day, dealing with key topics such as grammar, pronunciation and semantics. The main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics are also explained. Charles Barber uses familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Addison, to illustrate the state of the English language through time. This is a fascinating book for anyone with an interest in language.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, WorldofBooks [51947087], Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom.
The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, worldofbooks, WEST SUSSEX, Goring-By-Sea, [RE:4].
The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Paperback.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, worldofbooksusa.
The English Language: A Historical Introduction covers the history of the English language from its remote Indo-European origins to the present day. It provides substantial information about the English language at different periods, and introduces the main theoretical and technical concepts of historical linguistics. Chapters on the nature of language and on language change are followed by a chronological survey, beginning in the Prehistoric age and working down from Anglo-Saxon times to the twentieth century. Topics covered include vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, semantics, attitudes to language, and English as a world language. Short passages of English are used to illustrate the state of the language in different periods and all over the world, in a range of contexts. This thoroughly updated edition of Charles Barber's The Story of Language is the ideal introduction to the subject for students of English language and linguistics, accessible to all readers who are curious about language. Hardcover, Ausgabe: 3 Sub, Label: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge University Press, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 1993-06-25, Studio: Cambridge University Press, Verkaufsrang: 5806305.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, WorldofBooks [51947087], Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom.
A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Broad Street Books [52317170], Branchville, NJ, U.S.A.
0521416205 Red cloth boards with gilt lettering. Book is in very nice condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Nearfine Books [3030508], Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
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