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History in English Words

By Owen Barfield
Hardcover
$31.95
By Owen Barfield
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Owen Barfield's original and thought-provoking works over three-quarters of a century made him a legendary cult figure. History in English Words, his classic historical excursion through the English language, is now back in print after five years.

This popular book provides a brief, brilliant history of those who have spoken the Indo-European tongues. It is illustrated throughout by current English words - whose derivation from other languages, whose history in use and changes of meaning - ...

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PhilosophyLinguistics & SemioticsLanguage FamiliesGermanic Languages - English LanguageHistorical (Diachronic) Linguistics