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Format: Paperback
ISBN-10: 0312341849
ISBN-13: 9780312341848
Jan 2008
Publisher: Griffin
483 pages
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Language: English |
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Synopsis
From its origins in the 5th century as a rustic version of Latin, through its spread as the language of troubadours and poets, to becoming a universally revered language of love and high culture, THE STORY OF FRENCH traces the fascinating growth of the French language. The authors' skillfully integrate a wealth of topics into their book, among them the "threats" to the language that the French government takes so seriously.
| Size | | Length: | 483 pages | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 5.5 in | | Thickness: | 1.5 in | | Weight: | 15.7 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Exceptionally told....A linguistic quest that charts the development, spread, and future of the French language." [Starred review.]
(09/15/2006)
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