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A History of the English Language ReviewI bought "A History of the English Language" looking for a dependable history of the English language that could be read by a beginner in Linguistics. In this book I found exactly what I wanted.
"A History" presents English's long, complicated development in a fascinating and accessible way. Although the text is dense and somewhat slow, it is never boring. The writers are clearly very passionate about the subject, and although the book is fifty years old it is well-updated, including a new chapter on African-American English.
In fact, few books have taught me more than "A History." England's numerous migrations and occupations, by the Romans, the Normans, the Scandinavians, and the French, shaped the language, so I learned much about England's own history. I found the first chapter, about the Indo-European language and its influence, especially edifying. "A History" also briefs you on the European intellectual movements that influenced English. In explaining English's development, Baugh and Cable acquaint the reader with many linguistic terms and theories.
This readable, informative, comprehensive history of English is highly recommended.A History of the English Language OverviewPraise for the fifth edition:'The fifth edition of A History of the English Language will continue to be the standard reference work on the history of English.'Peter Erdmann, Technische University, Berlin, Germany'Baugh and Cable's classic is still an absolute must for everyone interested in the development of English in its socio-historical context. Revised and updated, this edition continues to provide an engagin biography of a living and dynamic language.'Ishtla Singh, Kings College, London, UKA History of the English Language is a comprehensive exploration of the linguistic and cultural development of English, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Revised and updated, the fifth edition continues to provide students with a balanced and up-to-date overview of the subject. The new edition includes:A revised first chapter, 'English present and future'A new section on gender issues and linguistic changeUpdated material on African-American vernacular English.Albert C.Baugh was Schelling Memorial Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.Thomas Cable is Jane and Roland Blumberg Centennial Professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin.

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