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The Authoritative Word: The Cultural History of Dictionaries in England 1600–1800 Linda C. Mitchell 1st edition
The Authoritative Word: The Cultural History of Dictionaries in England 1600–1800
Linda C. Mitchell
As this lively new study effectively demonstrates, dictionaries serve as far more than just simple reference tools-they also offer a rich fund of information about people in society. Linda C. Mitchell here analyzes the ways in which early modern lexicographers constructed their authority.
192 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| To be released | August 31, 2026 |
| ISBN13 | 9780754658283 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 166 |
| Dimensions | 150 × 220 × 20 mm · 453 g |
| Language | English |