Language Shift in Early Medieval Britain

This chapter discusses the shift in language in Britain after the invasion of the Anglo-Saxons, exploring theories as to why Latin and Brittonic languages were not adopted. It also delves into the role of economics in language adoption and discusses the linguistic and religious differences between settlements in Britain and Gaul.

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