Ad Infinitum
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Ad Infinitum by Nicholas Ostler
An in-depth biography of the Latin language from its very beginnings to the present day from the widely acclaimed author of Empires of the Word.Praise for 'Empires of the Word':
'It is a compelling read, one of the most interesting books I have read in a long while…a great bookAfter reading it you will never think of language in the same way again.' Guardian
'Learned and entertaining…remarkably comprehensive as well as thought-provoking.' Observer
'Ostler is particularly good on this linguistic fragility…This richly various book offers new insights and information for almost everyone interested in the past.' Sunday Telegraph
'A serious work of scholarship, but one that can be read from cover to cover by the amateur enthusiast…the breadth of this analysis is breathtaking…it does its job admirably.' Spectator
'Ambitious and well-researched.' New Statesman
Nicholas Ostler is a scholar and scientist of languages, who has a working knowledge of 26 languages and who, five years ago, set up the Foundation for Endangered Languages, an international organisation, to provide funding and support to document and revitalise languages in peril. With his own company Linguacubun Ltd., he regularly advises governments and corporations on policy in the field of computers and natural language processing.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007343065 |
| ISBN 10 | 000734306X |
| Title | Ad Infinitum |
| Author | Nicholas Ostler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2009-10-29 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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