The Story of English

<b>The Story of English</b> is the extraordinary tale of the origins and development of the English language. Two thousand years ago English was confined to a handful of savage tribes on the shores of north-west Europe; today in one form or another it is spoken by a billion people around the world. More widely scattered written and spoken than any other language in history English has become a global phenomenon. Exploring its amazing success <b>The Story of English</b> is an essential companion for student and general reader alike.