Nicholas Ostler
Author
Publisher
Walker & Co
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
A study of the Latin language examines its role in the evolution of Western culture and civilization; its relationship with ancient Greek language, science, and philosophy; its place in the Catholic Church; and its function as an ancestor of modern-day languages.
Author
Publisher
Walker & Co
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Examines the rise and fall of English as the most widely spoken language in human history and discusses which language will overtake its dominance as English-speaking nations are challenged by the rising wealth of Brazil, Russia, India and China.
