The Story of English
(Paperback, Main)
Publishing Details
The Story of English
By (Author) Robert McCrum
Faber & Faber
Faber & Faber
9th June 2011
5th May 2011
Main
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Historical and comparative linguistics
420.9
Physical Properties
Paperback
496
Width 127mm, Height 197mm, Spine 30mm
381g
Description
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.
Author Bio
Robert McCrum is the associate editor of The Observer and lives in London with his wife, Sarah Lyall. His books include the bestselling The Story of English, My Year Off, Wodehouse: A Life, and Globish.
