This practical course book explores the development of the language from Old English to the establishment of Standard English. This third edition has been expanded to provide further background information, with a supplementary website and new sections to outline the development of writing hands and provide a brief introduction to palaeography.
Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/from-old-english-to-standard-english. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.
DENNIS FREEBORN was Head of Language Studies at the College of Ripon and York St. John, UK, until 1984, and was Chief Examiner in English Language Studies for the London University Schools Examinations Board.