The adventure of English: the biography of a language
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Published:
New York : Arcade Pub., 2004., New York :
Format:
Book
Edition:
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc:
xii, 322 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781611450071, 9781559707107, 1559707100
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [303]-312) and index.
Description
A history of the English language traces its evolution from a Germanic dialect around 500 A.D. to its modern form, noting the influence of such groups and individuals as early Anglo-Saxon tribes, Alfred the Great, and William Shakespeare.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Bragg, M. (2004). The adventure of English: the biography of a language. First U.S. edition. Arcade Pub.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bragg, Melvyn, 1939-. 2004. The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language. Arcade Pub.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bragg, Melvyn, 1939-, The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language. Arcade Pub, 2004.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bragg, Melvyn. The Adventure of English: The Biography of a Language. First U.S. edition. Arcade Pub, 2004.
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