The Story of English in 100 Words
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The Story of English in 100 Words by David Crystal
Offers an eye-opening tour of the English language through the ages. In this history of the world's ubiquitous language, this title draws on words that illustrate the huge variety of sources, influences and events that have helped to shape our vernacular since the first definitively English word was written down in the fifth century.
If the history of language is a sort of labyrinth, David Crystal is an excellent guide * The Age, Australia *
One of [Crystal's] best.. it builds gradually into a kind of linguistic tapestry, packed with abstruse information, wonderfully readable * Spectator *
Crystal's book is full of distractions and delights * Daily Express *
One of [Crystal's] best.. it builds gradually into a kind of linguistic tapestry, packed with abstruse information, wonderfully readable * Spectator *
Crystal's book is full of distractions and delights * Daily Express *
David Crystal is the foremost expert on English, and honorary professor of linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor. He has written many books and published articles in fields ranging from forensic linguistics and ELT to the liturgy and Shakespeare.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846684272 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846684277 |
| Title | The Story of English in 100 Words |
| Author | David Crystal |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-10-13 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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