The Cambridge encyclopedia of the English language
David Crystal

Third revised edition, newly revised for the current generation, includes extensive illustrated coverage of world English and Internet English as well as updated statistics, further reading suggestions, and additional reference lists.

This celebrated book offers a unique experience of the English language in all its richness and diversity. Clear and accessible, it bounds with insights into how the language evolved and how it works. This book is the most comprehensive general reference book on the history, structure and worldwide use of English ever written.

Highly visual with striking color illustrations, panels and boxed features throughout, this book is fascinating reading for the widest possible audience.