From the Middle Ages up to the present day, this book traces politeness in the history of the English language.

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This volume traces the multifaceted concept of manners in the history of English from the late medieval through the early and late modern periods right up to th

Sociopragmatics is a rapidly growing field and this is the first ever handbook dedicated to this exciting area of study. Bringing together an international team