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： pdf
简介：Explore the fascinating history of lingua francas and their impact on global communication in Nicholas Ostler’s “The Last Lingua Franca.” Discover how languages rise and fall, influencing trade, culture, and power dynamics throughout history. Ostler meticulously examines the factors contributing to linguistic dominance and decline, offering a compelling narrative of language evolution and its intricate relationship with human civilization. This insightful work delves into the rise and fall of major languages, providing a unique perspective on the future of global communication and the potential demise of currently dominant languages. Uncover the secrets behind language evolution and the forces shaping our linguistic landscape.
ISBN：9780802717719, 08027