Outlines of the History of the English Language (1900)

Outlines Of The History Of The English Language is a book written by T. Northcote Toller in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the English language from its earliest origins to the present day. It covers a broad range of topics, including the Indo-European language family, the Germanic languages, Old English, Middle English, and Modern English.The book begins by discussing the origins of the English language and how it evolved from the Germanic languages spoken by the Anglo-Saxons. It then goes on to examine the various stages of the language's development, including the Old English period, which saw the emergence of a distinct English identity, and the Middle English period, which saw the influence of French and Latin.The book also covers the rise of the English language as a global language, its spread throughout the world, and its evolution into the modern form of English that is spoken today. It discusses the various dialects and accents of English, including American English, British English, and Australian English.Overall, Outlines Of The History Of The English Language is a comprehensive guide to the development of the English language that will be of interest to anyone interested in linguistics, history, or the English language itself.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.