The Development of Standard English, 1300-1800

Author	: Laura Wright
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 256
Release	: 2006-11-02
ISBN-10	: 0521029694
ISBN-13	: 9780521029698
Rating	: 4/5 (94 Downloads)

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Download or read book The Development of Standard English, 1300-1800 written by Laura Wright and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes the development of Standard English from Middle English onwards.

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