A Primer Of Historical English Grammar (1893)

A Primer of Historical English Grammar is a book written by Henry Sweet, originally published in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of the English language, focusing specifically on the grammatical changes that occurred over time. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of historical English grammar. The first chapter provides an overview of the origins of the English language, tracing its roots back to the Germanic languages of ancient Europe. The subsequent chapters explore the various grammatical changes that occurred during different periods of English history, including the Old English period, the Middle English period, and the Early Modern English period.Throughout the book, Sweet provides detailed explanations of the various grammatical structures of historical English, including verb conjugation, noun declension, and sentence construction. He also includes numerous examples from historical texts to illustrate these structures in context.Overall, A Primer of Historical English Grammar is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language, from linguists and language students to historians and literary scholars. Its clear and concise explanations make it accessible to a wide range of readers, while its comprehensive coverage of historical English grammar makes it an essential reference work for scholars in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.