The Cambridge History of the English Language, Vol. 2: 1066-1476 (Volume 2)

Explore the Middle English Period with The Cambridge History of the English Language, Volume 2: 1066–1476, edited by Norman Blake. This authoritative volume delves into the linguistic developments of English from the Norman Conquest to the introduction of printing, a transformative era in the language's history.

Comprehensive Analysis: The volume covers key aspects of Middle English, including phonology, morphology, syntax, dialectology, lexis and semantics, literary language, and onomastics. Each chapter provides a detailed examination of the language's evolution during this period, offering insights into the factors that shaped its development.

Expert Contributions: Written by specialists in historical linguistics, the chapters are informed by modern linguistic theory and provide a thorough analysis of the data. The volume is designed to be accessible to both specialists and non-specialists, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language.

Additional Resources: Each chapter concludes with a section on further reading, and the volume includes an extensive glossary of linguistic terms and a comprehensive bibliography, providing readers with the tools to further explore the topics discussed.

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