An Outline History of the English Language (1906)

""An Outline History of the English Language"" is a historical book written by Oliver Farrar Emerson in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the English language from its earliest roots to the present day. It covers the major periods in the history of the language, including Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Modern English. The author explores the various influences that have shaped the English language, including Latin, Germanic, and French. The book also delves into the social and cultural factors that have impacted the language's evolution, such as the Norman Conquest, the Renaissance, and the Industrial Revolution. ""An Outline History of the English Language"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language, linguistics, and cultural studies.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.