Language Myths and the History of English

Language Myths and the History of English
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 353
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ISBN-10 : 9780195327601
ISBN-13 : 0195327608
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Book Synopsis Language Myths and the History of English by : Richard J. Watts

Download or read book Language Myths and the History of English written by Richard J. Watts and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Language Myths and the History of English deconstructs common myths about the historical development of English and looks at the ideological reasons for their existence.


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