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About The Book: The author discusses Historical English and Derivation in this book. The English language originated from earlier languages spoken in Britain, notably Celtic and Latin. Celtic was the language of the ancient Britons, while Latin became dominant during the Roman rule, used in various domains including military, governance, and religion. However, the withdrawal of Roman forces, invasions by Picts, Scots, and later by Anglo-Saxons disrupted the spread of Latin. Despite adopting Roman script, English settlers from the Continent introduced their language, largely ignoring Celtic influences. This historical context contributed to the distinct evolution of English, marking a significant shift in linguistic development. About The Author: John Collinson Nesfield (1836–1919) was an influential educator in British India and a curate at St Michael's Church, Highgate, London. He authored several books, notably on grammar, which had a significant impact. Nesfield's career included teaching at Highgate Grammar School and serving as a postmaster at Merton College, Oxford. In India, he held various roles, including Director of Public Instruction, impacting education policies. His works, such as "English Grammar: Past and Present" and "A Manual of English Grammar and Composition," were widely used both in Britain and its colonies. Nesfield also contributed to the debate on caste in British India, emphasizing societal fluidity over rigid caste constructs. The Title 'Historical English and Derivation written/authored/edited by J. C. Nesfield', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362081896 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 292 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Linguistics. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: