Through the fascinating stories of thirty English words used and understood in nearly all corners of the globe, The English Is Coming! takes readers on an eye-opening journey across culture and commerce, war and peace, and time and space. These mini-histories shed new light on everyday words: the strange turns of fate by which their meanings evolved and their new roles as the building blocks of the first language ever to forge a global community. Perfect for culture buffs, armchair travelers, and language lovers alike, The English Is Coming! is sure to inspire truly global conversations for decades to come.
Ficha técnica
Editorial: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 9781439176658
Idioma: Inglés
Número de páginas: 256
Tiempo de lectura:
5h 15m
Encuadernación: Tapa dura
Fecha de lanzamiento: 16/09/2010
Año de edición: 2010
Alto: 21.0 cm
Ancho: 14.0 cm
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