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A History of the English Language has long been considered the standard work on its subject. It is a comprehensive and balanced exploration of all aspects of the historical development of the English language from the Middle Ages to the present. The fourth edition has been extensively updated, rewritten and revised to take account of the most recent developments in linguistic scholarship. New features include:
Throughout, the authors preserve a balance between what may be called internal linguistic history - sound and inflection - and external history - the political, social and cultural forces that have determined the course of the language at different periods.
A History of the English Language is recommended to students, teachers and enthusiasts, whether native or non-native English speakers, throughout the world.
Albert C. Baugh was Schelling Memorial Professor at the University of Pennsylvania; Thomas Cable is Jane and Roland Blumberg Centennial Professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin.
