History of English

             As with many languages the development of English has had many influences. In early times natives of the British Isles were invaded and often conquered forcing the adaptation of new sounds and expressions. Then as England begins to defy the world, the enormous influences of the King James Bible and Shakespeare's work continue to refine the way the people used the language. Finally we see how the language expands by borrowing from other languages. In conclusion the sources for expansion of the language seem never ending, as we still change and manipulate our language today.
             When the Isles of Britain were invaded by the Angles, Saxons, Frisians, and Jutes the natives were forced into remote areas and the Anglo-Saxon language was established. In 793 Viking raiders invaded and taught the Brits some Norse, adding to the vocabulary. Then when the Normans captured the English throne, again the English people were forced to learn more words and expressions. So the language of great poets, modern English was born.
             As England begins to be recognized as a player in world affair we see the effect of its own people on the language. One of the greatest influences on the language can be seen as the King James Version of the Bible. The bible was translated so the masses could begin to learn to read and study their religion. William Shakespeare also provided the people with ways to learn and change the way they spoke. This is how the English language becomes the people's language.
             As the colonization of the America's expands, English also expands through borrowing from other languages. Parts of American Indian tongues begin to be used. Also Latin and Greek are seen more often, especially in legal documents and proceedings. Even though the language was expanding some people limit themselves. Seen as the Puritans limited their use of language to the 8000 words found in the King James Bible.
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