Early Modern English: 1500 - 1800 (jan 1, 1500 – jan 1, 1800)
Description:
- Caxton's Printing Press was introduced (from Europe)- Printed many works in English, helping to contribute to the establishment of a standard form of English, using the new South East dialect as the basis for the new standard
- This period saw a growing interest and pride in English as a language with many choosing to write in English
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1500
jan 1, 1800
~ 300 years