Книга: Crystal David «Wordsmiths and Warriors. The English-Language Tourist's Guide to Britain»
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Серия: "Wordsmiths and Warriors" Who formed and shaped the English language? David and Hilary Crystal take us on a journey through Britain to discover the people who gave our language its colour and character; Saxon invaders, medieval scholars, poets, reformers, dictionary writers. Part travelogue, part history, this beautifully illustrated book is full of unexpected delights. Издательство: "Oxford University Press" (2013)
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