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The Story of English

The Story of English

Robert McCrum

This text examines the origins and development of the English language. Today, in one form or another, English is spoken by a billion people, of whom 350 million use it as their mother tongue. This book is based on the BBC TV series of the same name.
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This text examines the origins and development of the English language. 2000 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, of whom 350 million use it as their mother tongue. More widely scattered, written and spoken than any other language in history, English has become a global phenomenon. Based on the award-winning BBC TV series of the same name, this book tells the story of the English language, combining social history, literature and linguistics.

Product Description

Title - The Story of English

Edition -

Author - Robert McCrum

ISBN 13 - 9780571164431

Imprint - Nelson Thornes Ltd

Publisher - Oxford University Press

Date Published - 23/03/1992

Prize -

No. of pages - 544

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 133 x 195 x mm

Weight - g

Languages - English