books.google.nl - The history and development of English, from the earliest known writings to its status today as a dominant world language, is a subject of major importance to linguists and historians. In this authoritative volume, a team of international experts cover the entire recorded history of the English language,...http://books.google.nl/books/about/A_history_of_the_English_language.html?hl=nl&id=U5FDi8WksqYC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareA history of the English language