About this title: 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 ...
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, NY
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780521426220ISBN:0521426227
Description: Maps. Near Fine. A New England Independant Bookstore Since 1974. A bright, tight paperback edition. Clean & colorful throughout w/ most minor of rubbing. to edges. read more
Edition: REV Edition Number is 2
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780521670012ISBN:0521670012
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 14.96 by.59 inches. (320 pages) this new edition tells the story of the english language from its remote ancestry to the present day. this new edition of the bestseller by charles barber tells the story of the english language from its remote ancestry to the present day. a brand new chapter on late modern english has been added and there is new material on english as a global language. this new edition of the bestseller by charles barber tells the story of the english ... read more
Edition: 2 REV ED
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780521670012ISBN:0521670012
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 320 pages. This new edition tells the story of the english language from its remote ancestry to the present day. 1 map edition 2 rev ed (Paperback) read more
Edition: 6th printing
Binding: orig. wrappers
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date Published: (2004)
Description: Minor rubbing. VG. 22x14cm, xi, 299 pp, PAPERBACK. "The English Language: A Historical Introduction covers the history of the English language from its prehistoric Indo-European origins to the present day. Assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, Charles Barber describes the nature of language and language change, and presents a history of the English language at different periods, dealing with key topics such as grammar, pronunciation and semantics. Where necessary, he introduces and ... read more
Edition: REV Edition Number is 2
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780521854047ISBN:0521854040
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 8.07 by.75 inches. (320 pages) this new edition tells the story of the english language from its remote ancestry to the present day. this new edition of the bestseller by charles barber tells the story of the english language from its remote ancestry to the present day. a brand new chapter on late modern english has been added and there is new material on english as a global language. this new edition of the bestseller by charles barber tells the story of the english ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521416207ISBN:0521416205
Description: Very Good. 0521416205 Red cloth boards with gilt lettering. Book is in very nice condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521426220ISBN:0521426227
Description: Good. Light shelving wear with minimal damage to cover and bindings. Pages show minor use. Help save a tree. Buy all your used books from Green Earth Books. Read. Recycle and Reuse! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521785709ISBN:0521785707
Description: Fair. Paperback. All text is legible, may contain markings, cover wear, loose/torn pages or staining and much writing. Much Writing; Some Highlighting/Bent Pages; Frayed Corners/Bent Cover. SKU: 23389610 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780521785709. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780521785709ISBN:0521785707
Description: Good. Paperback. May include moderately worn cover, writing, markings or slight discoloration. Some Bent Pages; Slight Staining/Frayed Corners/Bent Cover. SKU: 23389588 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780521785709. read more
Edition: First, Third Printing
Binding: Soft Back
Publisher: Cambridge Univ Pr, West Nyack, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780521426220ISBN:0521426227
Description: Near Fine. No Dust Jacket. 5x8. This is the ideal introductory text for all students of the English Language, and essential reading also for students of linguistics and social studies. read more
"Got just over halfway through this before moving on. Good stuff, but dense. I would need more of a background in linguistics, and facility with IPA, to take full advantage of the text."
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