by TimWilliamMachan (Author)
Tim Machan explores the nature of English present and past, and its role in shaping the identity of those who speak it. He pursues his object through episodes in its history around the globe, from Caxton to Churchill and from rural America to colonial Australia. This is a book for everyone interested in English and the role of language in society
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 414
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Published: 22 Aug 2013
ISBN 10: 0199601259
ISBN 13: 9780199601257