Introduction to the History of English

by Thomas Kohnen

This introduction to the history of English includes chapters on language change, the Indo-European background of English, and on Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English and Late Modern English. It offers information about the socio-historical background, the core areas of linguistic structure, discourse, speech acts and genres.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3631560044
• ISBN13: 9783631560044
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der W
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.7" x 8.2"