History in English Words

A historical excursion through the English language.

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—record and unlock the larger history.

Prepared by Owen Barfield based on a work published in London in 1926.

Original can be found at: gutenberg.org

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