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The arrival of three Germanic tribes, who invaded Britain, was when the history of the English language really started.
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Settling most of Britain were Germanic people that spoke West Germanic dialects.
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England was transformed by the Normans. Both culturally and linguistically. For this century, English is no longer a written language,
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The English Kings lost the duchy of Normandy to the French kings. Now, England is the only home to the Norman English.
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Start of the 100 year war between France and England
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English becomes an official language
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English writing was influenced to the present day after King
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Human knowledge continues to gain new discoveries in the fields of medicine, astrology, botany & engineering.
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The century of world wars, technological, and transformation. The language still continues to grow, and is expanding.
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Was the first serious invasion of vikings
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The Vikings remained in power of most of Eastern England area, untill being pushed back by King Alfred the Great. King Alfred used the English language to develop a sense of national identity around the English.
