The World of Words: An Illustrated History of Western Languages

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Summary: World of Words
Review: Mr. Stevenson has put together a stimulating buffet of Western Language details. If you are a language, etymology or tree buff, this is exciting reading. It also makes a great intro to Western history through its languages. I kept flipping back and forth visualizing history's time line, and the fate it deals to its speakers. This makes as good a textbook as it does periodic reading or reference. But for me who loves language and its history.....aah!

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Summary: World of Words
Review: Mr. Stevenson has put together a stimulating buffet of Western Language details. If you are a language, etymology or tree buff, this is exciting reading. It also makes a great intro to Western history through its languages. I kept flipping back and forth visualizing history's time line, and the fate it deals to its speakers. This makes as good a textbook as it does periodic reading or reference. But for me who loves language and its history.....aah!

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Summary: Insights on the latest linguistic issues
Review: This examination of Western languages provides an illustrated history which examines the evolving nature of language and world influences on vocabulary and idiom. Enjoy a revised, redesigned new edition which features newly drawn maps, photos, and insights on the latest linguistic issues.