Introduction
The Early Modern Period is between the years of 1500-1800 and is known by scholars as the Middle English period. There are several world events that characterize the development of the English language during this time. The rein of the Tudor (1485-1603) and Stuart (1603-1714) Dynasties provided a more centralized government, affecting the language of the period similarly. Johannes Gutenberg introduced the printing press to the world in 1450. The publishing of the King James Bible and the masterpieces of William Shakespeare guided the standardization of the English language.
There are several religious and political events that affect the establishment and mobility of the English Language. The period is marked by the Glorious Revolution of 1668, the conversion to the Augustan age during the rein of Queen Anne, and the union of the British Isles in 1707. There are differences in dialects among England, Scotland, and Ireland that greatly affected the spoken and written word of the day. In fact, there are several pieces of the same literature written differently throughout the British Isles. The contributing events of the period line closely with the Reformation in the 16th century as well as the promotion of the new science, introduced with the works of Francis Bacon and the foundation of the Royal Society in 1662.
In the beginning of the Early Modern Period, English was spoken throughout England, with the exception of western Cornwall, where it battled with the language of Cornish. Throughout the three hundred years, there were several modifications to language that will be discussed on this website. The political differences behind such endeavors as modification of language are vast between the common people and the nobility.
The English language has faced severe criticism since immemorial. Though the language of the Early Modern Period is characterized by a push for universality, the era is still marked with linguistic instability. The scope of the English language is broad. With the rise of European colonialism, new words were assimilated into the English language. As England began to expand its territory, it became a force for dominance, especially for language.
There are several religious and political events that affect the establishment and mobility of the English Language. The period is marked by the Glorious Revolution of 1668, the conversion to the Augustan age during the rein of Queen Anne, and the union of the British Isles in 1707. There are differences in dialects among England, Scotland, and Ireland that greatly affected the spoken and written word of the day. In fact, there are several pieces of the same literature written differently throughout the British Isles. The contributing events of the period line closely with the Reformation in the 16th century as well as the promotion of the new science, introduced with the works of Francis Bacon and the foundation of the Royal Society in 1662.
In the beginning of the Early Modern Period, English was spoken throughout England, with the exception of western Cornwall, where it battled with the language of Cornish. Throughout the three hundred years, there were several modifications to language that will be discussed on this website. The political differences behind such endeavors as modification of language are vast between the common people and the nobility.
The English language has faced severe criticism since immemorial. Though the language of the Early Modern Period is characterized by a push for universality, the era is still marked with linguistic instability. The scope of the English language is broad. With the rise of European colonialism, new words were assimilated into the English language. As England began to expand its territory, it became a force for dominance, especially for language.