A Short History of English: With a Bibliography of Recent Books on the Subject, and Lists of Texts and Editions (1915)

""A Short History of English"" is a book written by Henry Cecil Kennedy Wyld in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the English language, from its origins to the present day. It covers the different stages of the language's development, including Old English, Middle English, and Modern English, and explores the various influences that have shaped the language over time.In addition to the historical overview, the book also includes a bibliography of recent books on the subject of English language history, as well as lists of texts and editions that readers may find useful in further exploring the topic. This makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the English language, whether they are students, scholars, or simply curious readers.Overall, ""A Short History of English"" is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into the evolution of one of the world's most widely spoken languages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.