... , and international politics, business communications, and academic communities. (Cuddon p.280) The English language is listed as the official or co-official language of 45 countries, compared to 27 for French, 20 for Spanish and 17 for Arabic. English is well on its way of becoming the unofficial language of the world. Half of all business deals are conducted in English. Two thirds of all ... four dialects of English developed: Norhhumbrian in Northumbria (north of the Humber), Mercian in the Kingdom of Mercia, West Saxon in the Kingdom of Wessex and Kentish in Kent. (Lecture Notes N. O...

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... be given the thrown. Edward's death was kept a secret from Mary and Elizabeth and notes were sent telling them that Edward called for them in London. William Cecil, the duke's secretary warned Elizabeth of a trap, for she could be sent to the Tower of London and meet her death. Mary, on ... and she wanted to become Queen of England. As a war between the Scots and France approached over a dispute, the Scots asked England for help. If the French army won, they would attack England and make Mary the Queen of England. The Scots sought help from England, but Elizabeth, who already ... if Eliz...

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