Author: David Burnley File Type: epub This second edition of The History of the English Language- A Sourcebook provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the origins and development of the English language. First published in 1992, the book contains over fifty illustrative passages, drawn from the oldest English to the twentieth century. The passages are contextualised by individual introductions and grouped into the traditional periods of Old English, Early Middle English, Later Middle English, Early Modern English and Modern English. These periods are connected by brief essays explaining the major linguistic developments associated with each period, to produce a continuous outline history.For this new edition Professor Burnley has expanded the outline of linguistic features at each of the main chronological divisions and included more selections and illustrations. A new section has also been included to illustrate the language of advertising from the 18th century to the present. The book will be of general interest to all those interested in the origins and development of the English language, and in particular to students and teachers of the history of the English language at A-level and university.

Author: Albert Axell File Type: pdf ReviewOriginal, astonishing, riveting - this stunning book is a warning to todays world. The authors trace the direct line between the Kamikaze and the Al-Qaeda fighters. Both engaged in suicide missions and reaped their rewards in the next world. The Kamikaze became gods and the Al-Qaeda warriors entered paradise. Base on new sources, this is a chilling story masterfully told. Martin McCauley, formerly Professor of Politics, University of LondonFascinating...poignant, horrifying, sad, and heart wrenching. This book is not only about the Kamikaze but about Japanese conceptions of loyalty, duty, sacrifice and death. Gerald L. Curtis, Professor of Politics, Columbia UniversityThis well written and meticulously researched book...evokes haunting memories of the tragic last days of the war and offers provocative insights into the problems of terrorism today Admiral James A. Lyons (ret.), former Commander in Chief, US Pacific FleetWhatever one may think of the ruthless militarists who ordered them into battle, the tragic fate of the young Tokkotai suicide pilots - many of them among Japans best and brightest - deserves both pity and respect. The authors have presented a fascinating portrait of who these young pilots were and why they willingly went to their deaths in the service of Emperor Hirohito, near the close of a war which was long past winning Frank Gibney, US lecturer and Japan expert, author of JapanNot being an admirer of zealotry, I find it hard to think of the Kamikaze as anything other than misguided young men. This does not mean that their story is not remarkable. Here it is told with skill and vigor. I could not tell it as well myself. Edward Seidensticker, Japan expert and translator of The Tale of GenjiFrom the Back CoverOriginal, astonishing, riveting this stunning book is a warning to todays world. The authors trace the direct line between the Kamikaze and the Al-Qaeda fighters. Both engaged in suicide missions and reaped their rewards in the next world. The Kamikaze became gods and the Al-Qaeda warriors entered paradise. Based on new sources, this is a chilling story masterfully told. Martin McCauley, formerly Professor of Politics, University of LondonhrFascinatingpoignant, horrifying, sad, and heart wrenching. This book is not only about the Kamikaze but about Japanese conceptions of loyalty, duty, sacrifice and death. Gerald L. Curtis, Professor of Politics, Columbia UniversityThis well written and meticulously researched book.evokes haunting memories of the tragic last days of the war and offers provocative insights into the problems of terrorism today Admiral James A. Lyons (ret.), former Commander in Chief, US Pacific FleetWhatever one may think of the ruthless militarists who ordered them into battle, the tragic fate of the young Tokkotai suicide pilots many of them among Japans best and brightest deserves both pity and respect. The authors have presented a fascinating portrait of who these young pilots were and why they willingly went to their deaths in the service of Emperor Hirohito, near the close of a war which was long past winning Frank Gibney, US lecturer and Japan expert, author of *Japan*Not being an admirer of zealotry, I find it hard to think of the Kamikaze as anything other than misguided young men. This does not mean that their story is not remarkable. Here it is told with skill and vigor. I could not tell it as well myself. Edward Seidensticker, Japan expert and translator of The *Tale ofGenji*