The Adventure of English
| Author | : Melvyn Bragg |
| Publisher | : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 497 |
| Release | : 2011-04-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781611450071 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1611450071 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Adventure of English by : Melvyn Bragg
Download or read book The Adventure of English written by Melvyn Bragg and published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the English language traces its evolution from a Germanic dialect around 500 A.D. to its modern form, noting the influence of such groups and individuals as early Anglo-Saxon tribes, Alfred the Great, and William Shakespeare.