From Dialect to Standard: English in England 1154-1776: A Journey Through the History of the English Language in England and America, Volume II : Book Review
"From Dialect to Standard" by Hans Frede Nielsen is a captivating and thorough examination of how dialects evolve and transition into standardized languages. Nielsen skillfully analyzes the linguistic, social, and historical factors at play in this transformative process. The book is enriched with diverse case studies from different time periods...