Publication

1989 - Barnes & Noble Books, Totowa, N.J, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

47,750 words, Guess

Page Count

191 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100389208590
  • ISBN-139780389208594
  • Goodreads3920709
  • LibraryThing3626138
  • Library of Congress Control Number88007827
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780389208594
  • Open LibraryOL2032170M

Classifications

  • DDC420/.9
  • LCCPE1075 .W36 1989
  • LCCPE1075.W36 1989

Description

An account of the origins and development of the English language, from its Germanic roots to the present day, examined through original texts, runes and maps which range from inscriptions and comments by classical authors to present day borrowings from other languages and cultures.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The archaeology of EnglishBarnes & Noble Books1989-01-01

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