The 100 words that make the English
Thorne, Tony2011
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Englishness is an ancient and powerful concept, but no one seems sure exactly what it means in the 21st century. In exploring our national identity, Tony Thorne has compiled a fascinating compendium of the hundred words and phrases that have become the cornerstones of modern English.
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The 100 words that make the English / Tony Thorne.
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Imprint:
London : Abacus, 2011.
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345 p. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: as Jolly wicked, actually. London: Little, Brown, 2009.
ISBN:
9780349121031 (pbk)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1243126