Early Modern English (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

Describing the English language between the years 1500 and 1700, this work covers the different varieties of the language, the attitudes of its speakers towards it, its pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. It is intended for both students and non-specialists. In this edition, the system of phonetic notation has been modernized the section on grammar has been divided into morphology and syntax, the chapters arranged in a more logical order, additional texts for study have been included, and each chapter has been updated.