The Story of English, (Paperback)

from breeks

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although it took a while to work through it. The authors offer a very detailed account of the history and development of the English language. Because languages are always in a state of flux, especially English, the book has become dated. Since being published in 1...

from TJWilson

Enjoyed it. Backs up the whole descriptive grammar movement. Read it only if you are really intrigued with the language. Otherwise, I'm sure this book could be rather dry.

from NielsenGW

The authors do their best to make the history of the formation of Modern English interesting and exciting. For the most part, they accomplish their goal. And what they lack in intensity, they make up for in information. It is an exceptionable goal to contain the language in a single volume, and t...

from Cecrow

Predominately a history of the English language, as the title promises, it also offers a fine selection of world history and provided me with some great tips on literature to pursue. I count myself lucky to have found and read a copy of the first edition from the mid-1980s. Later editions are of ...

from Gord.Barker

I don't have any particular skill in languages, the entire french department went to the principal of my school and said 'find something else for him to do'. But if you have ever traveled in Canad and the US and have had any ear for the variations in language, this book will fascinate you. For ex...