'Earlier research has often assumed that Early Modern English is relatively poor in epistemic stance markers. This outstanding monograph demonstrates that appropriate, innovative corpus methods reveal a much richer picture of the many creative ways in which Early Modern English conveyed degrees of certainty and reliability of information.' Andreas H. Jucker, Professor Emeritus of English Linguistics, University of Zurich

'Landert's Methods in Historical Corpus Pragmatics succeeds convincingly in showing two things: the necessary combination of the qualitative with the quantitative dimension and the insoluble interdependence of a linguistic phenomenon with its generic contexts. Its methodological implications are thought-provoking for both corpus users and compilers.' Claudia Claridge, Chair of English Linguistics, University of Augsburg

'… offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to understanding epistemic stance in Early Modern English, bridging the gap between corpus linguistics and pragmatics. … By integrating quantitative corpus analysis with qualitative interpretation, the book sets a new benchmark for historical corpus pragmatics, making it an indispensable resource for both scholars and students. With its practical tools and forward-thinking methodologies, this work not only paves the way for deeper exploration but also opens unprecedented avenues for future research in corpus pragmatics.' Jialiang Chen and Zhiyi Zhou, Corpus Pragmatics