The history of English spelling / Christopher Upward And George Davidson.
| Author/creator | Upward, Christopher |
| Other author | Davidson, George. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. |
| Description | xiii, 376 pages : maps ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction and overview -- England and English from the Romans to the Vikings -- The Old English roots of modern English spelling -- The decline and revival of English in the Middle English period -- The Franco-Latin element -- Some sound and spelling developments in middle and modern English -- The Greek contribution -- The exotic input -- Reformers, lexicographers and the parting of the ways. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2011008794 |
| ISBN | 9781405190244 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1405190248 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9781405190237 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 140519023X (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PE1141 .U69 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |