Uniquely organized in terms of theoretical approaches, this is an advanced textbook on the study of English historical linguistics.

This volume focuses on cutting-edge research in the history of the English language, while reflecting the diversity that exists in the current landscape of Engl

This volume focuses on the role of language contact in the history of English. Using a wide variety of historical linguistic approaches and relevant insights fr

The use of linguistic forms derived from the lexicon denoting sacred entities is often subject to tabooing behaviour. In the 15th and 16th century phrases like

The new edition of a comprehensive, accessible, and hands-on text in historical linguistics, revised and expanded, with new material and a new layout. This acce