The Story of English: Robert McCrum
Synopsis:
The Story of English is the extraordinary tale of the origins and development of the English language. Two thousand years ago English was confined to a handful of savage tribes on the shores of north-west Europe; today, in one form or another, it is spoken by a billion people around the world. More widely scattered, written and spoken than any other language in history, English has become a global phenomenon. Exploring its amazing success, The Story of English is an essential companion for student and general reader alike.
Tags:
- Categorised as:
- Non-fiction
- Sub-categories:
- Essays & Prose
- Genres & Themes:
- Culture; Language
- Selected edition:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9780571210770
- Published:
- 14.01.2002
- No of pages:
- 496