Baugh Albert C., Cable Thomas. A History of the English Language

Fifth Edition. — Routledge, 2002. — xi + 447 pages. — ISBN: 0-203-99463-9.Baugh and Cable’s A History of the English Language has long been considered the
standard work in the field.A History of the English Language is a comprehensive exploration of the linguistic and cultural development of English, from the Middle Ages to the present day. The book provides students with a balanced and up-to-date overview of the history of the language. The fifth edition has been revised and updated to keep students up to date with recent developments in the field. Revisions include:a revised first chapter, ‘English present and future’
a new section on gender issues and linguistic change
updated material on African-American Vernacular EnglishEnglish Present and Future
The Indo-European Family of Languages
Old English
Foreign Influences on Old English
The Norman Conquest and the Subjection of English, 1066–1200
The Reestablishment of English, 1200–1500
Middle English
The Renaissance, 1500–1650
The Appeal to Authority, 1650–1800
The Nineteenth Century and After
The English Language in AmericaSpecimens of the Middle English Dialects
English Spelling