Isbn: 9780066210865 - empires of the word: a language history of the world (17 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Fair. "Monumental . . . [Ostler's] massive overview of major languages in world history puts the current global spread of English in perspective."--Chicago Tribune In this linguistic Thousand and One Nights, Nicholas Ostler creates the first history of the world's great languages, gloriously celebrating the wonder of words that binds communities together and makes possible both the living of a common history and the telling of it. From the uncanny resilience of Chinese through twenty centuries of invasions to the engaging self-regard of Greek and to the struggles that gave birth to the languages of modern Europe, these epic achievements and more are brilliantly explored, as are the fascinating failures of once "universal" languages. A splendid, authoritative, and remarkable work, it demonstrates how the language history of the world eloquently reveals the real character of our planet's diverse peoples and prepares us for a linguistic future full of surprises.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Condición: Good. 1 Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Condición: Very Good. 1 Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 615 pages, notes, bibliography, index. Minor edge wear, slight edge soiling. Text clean.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condición: Good. Hardcover and dust jacket. Reading wear.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. A lovely, crisp, clean hardcover in near fine condition, one faintly bumped upper corner. DJ in near fine condition with faint rubbing.

Condición: as new. Appears unread. May have a retail sticker on back cover or remainder mark on the text block.

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good -. Very Good -. (2005), 615pp, illus., maps, top corners bumped, light edgewear to dj, contents clean.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. xxi,614 pp with 66 maps intext. Text is clean, tight and unmarked, DJ is clean and intact with light shelfwear.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. Price not clipped Lower spine dented.

Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 640 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.25 inches. In Stock.