: How printing and early dictionaries began to stabilize "disorder" and create formal rules.
: The Celtic language puzzle and the arrival of Germanic tribes. The Stories of English
: It traces the language from its Anglo-Saxon roots (5th Century) through Old , Middle , and Early Modern English to the global variety of modern dialects like American, Indian, and Australian English. : How printing and early dictionaries began to
: The global expansion of English and the tracking of modern changes, such as the use of "y'all" and the rise of digital communication. Publication Details Author : David Crystal Publisher : Overlook TP (UK) / Penguin Books Pages : 608 pages (Hardcover) ISBN : 978-1-58567-719-1 The Stories of English
