A brief history of English (aka when they spoke French in England). Killer death meat.
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The Evolution of English: From Anglo-Saxon to Modern Times
This chapter explores the origins and development of the English language, tracing its roots to the arrival of the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes in the 5th century. It discusses key historical events, including the Viking invasions and the Norman Conquest, and their significant impacts on the language's vocabulary and structure. The chapter concludes with the introduction of the printing press and its role in standardizing English during the early modern period.
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