The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction

Scott Shay

mar 2013 · Wardja Press

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The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction is for anyone interested in the history of the English language. While leading the reader through the pre-history of English, through Germanic times, Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English, the book also introduces the reader to concepts in theoretical and historical linguistics. It includes authentic texts from each period of the language, from Beowulf to the King James Bible. This book is a great introduction to the field of linguistics for anyone interested in language!

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Scott Shay is a linguist and author of books on Germanic linguistics. Growing up in the Pennsylvania Dutch country sparked his interest in language and linguistics, especially of the Germanic languages. After spending several year studying in Germany, he received a Master of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in Germanic linguistics. He is currently working on his PhD in the field. He is the author of several books, including Middle High German Verbs (2006), The History of English: A Linguistic Introduction (2008), the iRef Guide: German Grammar (2011), the iRef Guide: Spanish Grammar (2012), and the iRef Guide: Dutch Grammar (2011).