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The adventure of English

Melvyn Bragg, Robert Bee, David Thomas, Nigel Wattis · 2005

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Melvyn Bragg and other experts explore the 1,500-year history of the English language and answer questions such as: How did it grow from a relatively insignificant Germanic dialect to become the premier language of culture, commerce, and diplomacy around the globe? Includes guide for group discussions, avenues for further learning, biographies, web extras, and much more.

Book details

Year
2005
Language
English
Publisher
Windsor
Editions
2
Pages
425
ISBN
9780754095583

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