Horobin, Simon.
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2013.
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Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-259) and indexes.
• 1. Introduction — 2. Writing systems — 3. Beginnings — 4. Invasion and revision — 5. Renaissance and reform — 6. Fixing spelling — 7. American spelling — 8. Spelling today and tomorrow.
• This title narrates the history of English spelling from the Anglo-Saxons to the present-day. It also examines the changing attitudes to spelling, including numerous proposals for spelling reform, ranging from the introduction of new alphabets to more modest attempts to rid English of its silent letters, and the differing agendas they reveal.

Subjects:

• English language — Orthography and spelling — History.
• English language — Etymology.
• Spelling reform.

Requested by Schmit, J