书名:Empires of the Word
出版社:Harper Collins
作者:Nicholas Ostler
出版年份:2005
电子书格式: epub
简介:Dive into Nicholas Ostler’s captivating “Empires of the Word,” a 2005 Harper Collins publication exploring the fascinating history of languages and their influence on global empires. Uncover the rise and fall of linguistic powerhouses, from ancient tongues to modern global communication. Ostler masterfully weaves historical narratives with linguistic analysis, revealing how language shapes culture, politics, and the very fabric of civilizations. This insightful work challenges conventional understanding of language’s role in shaping world history, making it essential reading for history buffs, linguists, and anyone fascinated by the power of words. Explore the intricate connections between language, power, and empire in this compelling journey through history.
ISBN:9780066210865, 00662