English language /
Miles, Elaine.
English language / Elaine Miles. - x, 132 p. : ill., maps. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-128) and index.
Describes how conquests of our island, both military and cultural, have shaped the words that we use. This book takes the reader on a historical journey to the origin of the language.
1861564899 (pbk.)
English language--Phonology, Historical.
English language--History.
English language --Etymology.
421.52 MIL
English language / Elaine Miles. - x, 132 p. : ill., maps. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-128) and index.
Describes how conquests of our island, both military and cultural, have shaped the words that we use. This book takes the reader on a historical journey to the origin of the language.
1861564899 (pbk.)
English language--Phonology, Historical.
English language--History.
English language --Etymology.
421.52 MIL