ABSTRACT
This study brings together many of the resources needed for the exploration of English historical syntax and deals with many of the important changes in English sentence structure from Old English to present. It also features a survey of published research from both classical and modern linguistic traditions, as well as new research by the author. Provides guidance on methodology, important reference materials, and the general history of the English language.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|23 pages
Groundwork
part II|34 pages
Word Order
part III|104 pages
Subject and Verb Phrase
part IV|89 pages
Complex Complementation
part V|219 pages
Auxiliaries