About this title: For courses in the History of the English Language (English Composition). Comprehensive and balanced, this classic exploration of the history of the English language combines internal linguistic history and external cultural history--from the Middle Ages to the present. Students are encouraged to develop both an understanding of present-day ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Appleton-Century-Crofts
Date Published: 1963
Description: Hardback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition, suitable as a reading copy. Ships within 24 hours., 750grams, ISBN: read more
Description: Good. Hardback, second edition published by Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1957. This copy is a 1974 reprint. Good condition but with some signs of wear and prior use. Not ex library. Previous owner? s name on top of first blank page, unobtrusive notes/underlining/ marks in margin in pencil on around 10 pages. Pages otherwise securely bound, clean and crisp with only light tanning. No dust-jacket. Red cloth covered boards good overall, clean, very light edge/corner wear, no fading on spine, fading ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Routledge and Kegan Paul
Date Published: 1951
Description: Hardback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket., 850grams, ISBN: read more
Edition: Reprint.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul, London
Date Published: 1960
Description: VG hardback in Fair dustjacket. Dustjacket protected in removable clear film. Owner's name on ffep; a little side-lining; dust jacket tatty, browned & spain, with tear down spine back joint. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780710001061ISBN:0710001061
Description: Hardcover, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition suitable as a reading copy. pp., 900grams, ISBN: 0710001061. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: APPLETON-CENTURY-CROFTS, INC.
Date Published: 1935
Description: Published by APPLETON-CENTURY-CROFTS, INC. in 1935. Hardback. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Description: Fair. Dust Cover Missing. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Description: Good. There is some highlighting on various pages which does not obstruct text. Book has been noticeably read/used, yet remains in clean condition. Average wear to cover, pages, and/or binding. Spine shows signs of wear. Cover/pages intact; may have highlights/ underlining which do not obscure text. Trinity City Books ships from the. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE & KEGAN PAUL PLC
Date Published: 1959
ISBN-13:9780710010582ISBN:0710010583
Description: Ex-Library Published by Routledge & Kegan Paul PLC in 1959. Hardback with Dust jacket. Number of pages: 526. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. Ex-library book (usual stamps and marks). Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 1978. Hardcover. 3rd Ed. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Routledge and Kegan Paul
Date Published: 1956
Description: Hardback, ex-library, with usual stamps and markings, in fair all round condition suitable as a reading copy. Ships within 24 hours. No dust jacket., 950grams, ISBN: read more
Edition: 4th impression.
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul
Date Published: 1956
Description: Cloth, G+. xiv+509pp, 5 b/w maps, 4 b/w plates, index, both hinges cracked exposing the binding, but holding, a good reading copy. Good comprehensive history of the English language from earliest days to the present. read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 1957. Hardcover. Used, good. Previous owner's name/address inside. Cover has some rubbing. Cover has some edge wear. read more
Description: Fair. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 1957. Hardcover. Used, acceptable. Cover has some edge wear. Cover has some rubbing. Dust jacket in None condition. read more
"It gives a really in-depth view of all the cultural and political influences that shaped the English language to what it is today. Kind of nice to read if you have the time and interest for these kind of things."
"For a history of language textbook, this was quite accessible. I point that out because accessibility is not discussed enough in academia. As a student, I appreciate how Baugh is careful not to write a history of blatant ethnocentrism while still recognizing the achievements and the complexities in the development of the English Language."
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