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The English Language: A Guided Tour of the Language (Paperback)
by David Crystal (Author) "In the glorious reign of Queen Elizabeth (the first, that is, from 1558 to 1603), the number of English speakers in the world is thought..." (more)
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Product details
  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (28 Mar 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141003960
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141003962
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.2 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 19,108 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is the definitive survey of the English language - in all its forms. Crystal writes accessibly about the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and finally he gives a brief history of English. The book has been fully revised and there is a fascinating new chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language. 'Illuminating guided tour of our common treasure by one of its most lucid and sensible professionals' - "The Times". 'A splendid blend of erudition and entertainment' - "THES".

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