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.
| ISBN: | 9780571275083 |
| Publication date: | 5th May 2011 |
| Author: | Robert McCrum |
| Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 496 pages |
| Genres: |
Language and Linguistics Literature: history and criticism |