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The Story of English by Cran William

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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ISBN 13 9780140154054
ISBN 10 0140154051
Title The Story of English
Author Cran William
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1993-06-24
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.