The Story Of English
by MacNeil, Robert; McCrum, Robert; Cran, William
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.
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The Story Of English
by Mccrum, Robert; Cran, William; Macneil, Robert
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Viking Press, 1986. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Bce (Book Club Edition). Stated First American Edition (First Thus). Includes Bibliographical References, Picture Credits And Index. The Book Is Bound In Blue Cloth With Silver Stamped Lettering On The Spine. The Book Has Bumping… Read more about this item Item Price
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USA: Viking Press, 1986. First US Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9. Viking Press, 1986. Hardcover Large Book in Very Good Condition with a Good Jacket with clear archival protective cover. A companion to the PBS television series. Comprehensive overview of the English language. I presents the story of the English language with an excellent balance… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Story of English
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The Story Of English: A Companion to the PBS Television Series
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THE STORY OF ENGLISH
by Robert McCrum, William Cran, Robert MacNeil
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The Story of English
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USA: Viking Penguin, 1986. First US Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9. Viking Penguin, 1986. Hardcover Large Book in Near Fine Condition with a Very Good Jacket with clear archival protective cover. A companion to the PBS television series. An extraordinary tale of a language that came out of nowhere to conquer the world… Read more about this item Item Price
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The Story of English : Third Revised Edition
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Story of English 1992
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The Story of English
by Robert McCrum, William Cran, Robert MacNeil (Authors)
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The Story of English
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The Story of English
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