books.google.co.uk - 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.co.uk/books/about/A_History_of_the_English_Language.html?id=U5FDi8WksqYC&utm_source=gb-gplus-shareA History of the English Language