Language Myths and the History of English

Author	: Richard J. Watts
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Total Pages	: 353
Release	: 2011-03-03
ISBN-10	: 9780195327601
ISBN-13	: 0195327608
Rating	: 4/5 (01 Downloads)

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Download or read book Language Myths and the History of English written by Richard J. Watts and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Language Myths and the History of English deconstructs common myths about the historical development of English and looks at the ideological reasons for their existence.

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