The Story of English

Third Revised Edition

Description

Now revised, The Story of English is the first book to tell the whole story of the English language. Originally paired with a major PBS miniseries, this book presents a stimulating and comprehensive record of spoken and written English—from its Anglo-Saxon origins some two thousand years ago to the present day, when English is the dominant language of commerce and culture with more than one billion English speakers around the world. From Cockney, Scouse, and Scots to Gulla, Singlish, Franglais, and the latest African American slang, this sweeping history of the English language is the essential introduction for anyone who wants to know more about our common tongue.
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Writer
Mccrum, Robert, Macneil, Robert, Cran, William
Title
The Story of English
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Year
2002
Language
English
Pages
498
Weight
408 gr
EAN
9780142002315
Dimensions
203 x 133 x 25 mm
Binding format
Paperback

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