What impact did the migration of Germanic tribes have on languages in the rest of Europe?

Question

I am currently looking for information about the migration of the Germanic tribes, and especially it's effects on European languages, or other languages. Google Search provided me information about the migration itself, but not about the effects of Germanic migration on language. Answers will be helpful, but sources would enable me to extend my research.

Answer 1

Excellent question! I recommend two sources:

The Stories of English by David Crystal is your best bet. It provides a fantastic overview of English historically while also delving into details.

You might also Mother Tongue by Joel Davis, which covers multiple languages and their interactions.