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Title:

THE STORY OF ENGLISH

By:

Robert McCrum

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0571275087

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9780571275083

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Publisher:

FABER & FABER

Pub. date:

1 May, 2011

Edition:

Main

Pages:

496

Description:

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.

Synopsis:

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.

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