English Historical Syntax

Download or read book English Historical Syntax written by David Denison and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study brings together many of the resources needed for the exploration of English historical syntax and deals with many of the important changes in English sentence structure from Old English to present. It also features a survey of published research from both classical and modern linguistic traditions, as well as new research by the author. Provides guidance on methodology, important reference materials, and the general history of the English language.