THE HISTORY AND IMPORTANCE OF THE ENGLISH LANUAGE
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Keywords: history of English, Norman Conquest, British Empire, global language, international communication, science and technology.Abstract
Annotation
This article analyzes the historical development of the English language based
on specific dates and statistical facts. It examines key historical events such as the
migration of Germanic tribes in the 5th century, the Norman Conquest of 1066, the
introduction of the printing press in 1476, the expansion of the British Empire, and the
rise of the United States in the 20th century. The article also presents statistical data
demonstrating the global importance of English in science, technology, the Internet,
and international relations.
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