Perhaps the only way to gain an understanding of the way we use language today is to explore the history of that language, and this exploration is the subject of G. L. Brook's fascinating history. The book is one of the few serious histories written for the student and general reader; while it is not an oversimplification, at the same time it does not assume a previous knowledge of Old English or phonetics. Professor Brook describes how the sounds of speech are made, and he traces the development of English from the earliest times we know of down to the present day. He has also written brilliant individual chapters on the history of phonology, spelling, accidence, syntax, and the development of meaning. The book is of importance to any reader concerned with the language of the present day and the trends of language in the future.

History of the English Language

Brook, George L.

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History of the English Language