The adventure of English
the life story of a remarkable language
by Melvyn Bragg, Robert Bee, David Thomas, and Nigel Wattis
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Melvyn Bragg and other experts explore the 1,500-year history of the English language and answer questions such as: How did it grow from a relatively insignificant Germanic dialect to become the premier language of culture, commerce, and diplomacy around the globe? Includes guide for group discussions, avenues for further learning, biographies, web extras, and much more.
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The adventure of English: the life story of a remarkable language
2009, Athena
videorecording :
in English
1598282204 9781598282207
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The adventure of English: 500AD to 2000 : the biography of a language
2005, Windsor
in English
- Large print ed.
0754095584 9780754095583
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Title from container.
Originally produced in 2002 (episodes 1-4) and 2003 (episodes 5-8) for broadcast on British television.
Accompanying viewer's guide includes discussion questions and bibliographical references.
Bonus features: 20-page viewer's guide; architects of the language, biographies; exclusive web extras.
Music, Howard Goodall.
Host, Melvyn Bragg.
Not rated.
DVD; 16:9 widescreen; Dolby digital stereo.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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