Transforming Early English
The Reinvention of Early English and Older Scots
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
Av Jeremy J. Smith, Jeremy J. (University of Glasgow) Smith, Jeremy J Smith
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Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum2022-10-20
- Mått152 x 228 x 17 mm
- Vikt460 g
- FormatHäftad
- SpråkEngelska
- SerieStudies in English Language
- Antal sidor314
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- ISBN9781108414852