The Chronology of Words and Phrases by L Flavell

The Chronology of Words and Phrases by L Flavell

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Summary

Throughout history, events great and small have left their mark on the way we speak. Starting from 1066 and working through to the modern day boom in techno-speak, this work links hundreds of words with the historical upheaval and minor social changes which gave them life.

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The Chronology of Words and Phrases by L Flavell

Throughout history, events great and small have left their mark on the way we speak. Starting from 1066 and working through to the modern day boom in techno-speak, this work links hundreds of words with the historical upheaval and minor social changes which gave them life.
Roger Flavell is Chairman of the Department of English for Speakers of Other Languages at the University of London Institute of Education. Linda Flavell is a former teacher who has written readers for overseas students. They are also co-authors of Current English Usage (Papermae).
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ISBN 13 9781856264143
ISBN 10 1856264149
Title The Chronology of Words and Phrases
Author L Flavell
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
Year published 2001-09-13
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.