The Story of English - Couverture souple

McCrum, Robert; Cran, William; MacNeil, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0571149081 ISBN 13 : 9780571149087

Editeur : Faber & Faber, 1987

Synopsis

Book by ROBERT MCCRUM WILLIAM CRAN ROBERT MACNEIL

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Faber & Faber
• Date d'édition: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0571149081
• ISBN 13: 9780571149087
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384