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Apr 3, 2024 · Late Modern English accumulated many more words as a result of two main historical factors: the Industrial Revolution, which necessitated new words for things and ideas that had not previously existed; and the rise of the British Empire, during which time English adopted many foreign words and made them its own.
Late Modern English (c. 1800 – Present) The English language underwent more huge changes after 1800. The Early Modern period came to an end as new influences emerged. Although the pronunciation and grammar of Early Modern English continued into the late modern age, the vocabulary of English grew considerably, leading to the creation of Late ...
Late Modern English; Charles Barber, Joan C. Beal, University of Sheffield, Philip A. Shaw, University of Sheffield; Book: The English Language; Online publication: 05 June 2012; Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511817601.012
- Charles Barber, Joan C. Beal, Philip A. Shaw
- 2009
It is designed for students and beginning scholars interested in Late Modern English. The volume includes: a basis in recent research by which sociolinguistic models are applied to earlier stages of the language (1700-1900) a focus on people as speakers (wherever possible) and writers of English.
- Ingrid Tieken-Boon Van Ostade
Late Modern English developed between 1800 and 2000. From 1800 English vocabulary quickly broadened whilst spelling and grammar remained unchanged. Thanks to the rise of the British Empire, advances in technology and the Industrial Revolution between 1760 and 1840, new words began to emerge.
May 12, 2009 · Recent research has shown that this is far from true, and this book offers an introduction to a period that forms the tail end of the standardisation process (codification and prescription), during which important social changes such as the Industrial Revolution are reflected in the language.
Nov 25, 2008 · students and beginning scholars interested in Late Modern English. The volume includes: • English LanguageA basis in recent research by which sociolinguistic models are applied to earlier stages of the language (1700-1900) • A focus on people as speakers (wherever possible) and writers of English
