书名：The Last Lingua Franca
出版社：Bloomsbury Publishing USA
作者：Nicholas Ostler
出版年份：2010
电子书格式： epub
简介：Explore the fascinating history of lingua francas with Nicholas Ostler’s “The Last Lingua Franca.” This insightful book delves into the rise and fall of various languages used for international communication throughout history, examining their impact on culture, trade, and power dynamics. From ancient empires to modern globalization, Ostler unravels the complex linguistic tapestry that has shaped our world. Discover the factors that contribute to a language’s success as a lingua franca and the forces that lead to its eventual decline. A must-read for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of human communication and global interconnectedness.
ISBN：9780802778703, 97801