Description
| Product ID: | 9780571275083 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Story of English |
| Authors: | Author: Robert McCrum |
| Page Count: | 496 |
| Subjects: | Language: history and general works, Language: history & general works, Historical and comparative linguistics, Historical & comparative linguistics, English |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating 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; More widely scattered, written and spoken than any other language in history, English has become a global phenomenon. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Faber & Faber |
| Publisher Name: | Faber & Faber |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2011-05-05 |
