(Literature: The British Edition p.8) Of these above-mentioned branches of the Indo-European family, two are of vital importance in the development of the English language, the Germanic and the Romance. ... (Literature: The British Edition p.8) The history of the English language can be traced back to the arrival of three West Germanic tribes to the British Isles during the 5th and 6th Century AD. ... (Literature: The British Edition p.8) Christian missionaries later brought over the Latin alphabet to Britain from Ireland and this is the alphabet that has remained as the alphabet of the wri...

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The Anglo-Saxons I. Time Line A. 307-1B.C. 1. Literary Events a. Roman poet Virgil born b. Alexandria is center of Greek learning c. Library began under Ptolemy, 307B.C. 2. Cultural/Historical Events a. Celts ("Brythons") live in Britain b. Caesar invades Brita...

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Shelley received astounding education in science, literature, and philosophy from her father (Discovering Authors 3). ... The idea of "infusing a spark" was considered to be advanced technology that added to the elements of science fiction in regards to the new concept of electricity (Exploring Novels 2). ...

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Along with the settlement of these compromises were two other underlying elements. ... (p27) The manifest elements were found in the series of compromises between the two great powers: the crown and the House of Commons. ...

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