The Cambridge History of the English Language, Vol. 1: The Beginning to 1066 (Volume 1)

Explore the Origins of the English Language with The Cambridge History of the English Language, Volume 1: The Beginnings to 1066, edited by Richard M. Hogg. This authoritative volume offers a comprehensive account of the English language's development from its Indo-European roots through the Germanic period up to the eve of the Norman Conquest.

In-Depth Analysis of Early English: Delve into detailed chapters covering key aspects of early English, including Indo-European and Germanic origins, phonology and morphology, syntax, semantics and vocabulary, dialectology, onomastics, and literary language. Each chapter provides a chronologically-oriented presentation of the data, surveying scholarship in the area and considering the impact of developing and current linguistic theory on the interpretation of the data.

Essential Reading for Linguists and Historians: Written with both specialists and non-specialists in mind, this volume is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language. Its comprehensive coverage and scholarly approach make it a valuable addition to any academic library.

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