The Making Of English (1904)

The Making Of English (1904)

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Publisher's Synopsis

""The Making of English"" is a book written by Henry Bradley and first published in 1904. The book is a historical account of the development of the English language from its earliest origins to the present day. Bradley provides a detailed analysis of the various influences that have shaped the language over the centuries, including the impact of Latin, French, and Germanic languages. He also discusses the evolution of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and the role of literature in shaping the language. The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible style, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the English language. Overall, ""The Making of English"" is a comprehensive and insightful work that remains relevant and informative more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9780548923375
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 544g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 19mm