The English Language: A Linguistic History. Brinton, Arnovick 9780199019151**

Oxford University Press, Canada

The English LanguageA Linguistic History\nAuthor(s): Laurel J. Brinton, Leslie K. Arnovick\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Oxford University Press, Canada, Canada\nImprint: Oxford University Press, Canada\nISBN-13: 9780199019151, 978-0199019151\nSynopsis\nThe English Language: A Linguistic History surveys the development of the English language from its Indo-European past to the present day. It covers the entire history of the English language beginning with its prehistoric origins in Proto-Indo-European and includes thorough coverage of its four major periods: Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English.\n\nThe third edition features enhanced discussion of the socio-historical and cultural contexts of the English language in the new \""Language in Context\"" features in each chapter. Brief timelines of historical events also now appear at the beginning of relevant chapters, supplementing the comprehensive timeline (linguistic, literary, historical, and social).