5. The loss of inherent case

Chapters in this book

1. Prelim pages i
2. Table of contents v
3. Preface ix
4. List of tables xi
5. Notes for the user and list of abbreviations xiii
6. Introduction 1
7. 1. Old English reflexives 27
8. 2. Reflexives in Middle and later English 63
9. 3. Pro-drop and feature strength 121
10. 4. The loss of verbal agreement and verb-movement 151
11. 5. The loss of inherent case 197
12. 6. Ergativity and the person split 223
13. 7. Conclusion 247
14. Appendix 255
15. References 257
16. Name Index 269
17. Subject Index 273