The Story of English (A Companion to the PBS Television Series)

Description: The Story of EnglishA Companion to the PBS Television SeriesRobert McCrum, William Cran, Robert MacNeilTells the anecdotal history of the English language from its obscure Anglo-Saxon origins to its present status as the world's most prominent, expressive, and fast-growing international language. 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. Hardcover: 384 pagesPublisher: Viking Adult; Media Tie In edition (September 15, 1986)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0670804673ISBN-13: 9780670804672Product Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 inches

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Subject: Language Studies, Literature

Title: The Story of English

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Author: Robert MacNeil, William Cran, Robert Mccrum

Publication Name: Story of English

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

Publication Year: 1986

Type: Textbook

Item Weight: 16 Oz

Number of Pages: 1 Pages