The Story of English Robert McCrum , William Cran , Robert MacNeil

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The marvelous saga of the English language--from its origins as a dialect of a small European tribe to its present status as the world's most prominent language. Companion to a 9-part PBS series beginning mid-September, hosted by Robert MacNeil.
Table of Illustrations
Speaking of English
English-speaking world
Mother tongue
Muse of fire
Guid Scots tongue
Irish question
Black on white
Pioneers! O pioneers!
New Englishes
Next year's words
Notes & Sources
Table of Maps
Picture Credits
Acknowledgments
Index