The Oxford history of English
The Oxford History of English traces the language from its obscure Indo-European roots to its twenty-first century position as the world's first language. It describes the history of English within the British Isles, its changing roles in different places, and its rise to global pre-eminence. F...
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press
2006
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b18123028*spi |
| Sumario: | The Oxford History of English traces the language from its obscure Indo-European roots to its twenty-first century position as the world's first language. It describes the history of English within the British Isles, its changing roles in different places, and its rise to global pre-eminence. Fifteen experts describe the history of English within a chronological framework: they examine written varieties and the spoken language of everyday life; and they consider and explain changes in words, meanings, grammar, and pronunciation. The book will appeal to everyone with a keen interest in the English language and its |
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| Descripción Física: | xi, 485 p. : il., maps ; 26 cm |
| Bibliografía: | Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 433-471) e índice |
| ISBN: | 9780199249312 |
