J. Svartvik, G. Leech
Palgrave-Macmillan
Paperback
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38991
This readable yet scholarly book tells the fascinating story of the English language in three ways. It traces its history from obscure beginnings over 1500 years ago. It shows the geographical spread of the language in increasing diversity. It looks at the present state of English as a global language and the uncertainties of its future. It argues that, in spite of amazing variety, it remains a single language.