Global Wording: The Fascinating Story of the Evolution of English Audiobook, by Charles Hodgson Play Audiobook Sample

Global Wording: The Fascinating Story of the Evolution of English Audiobook

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Read By: Charles Hodgson Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 0.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: May 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427203298

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

16

Longest Chapter Length:

07:06 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

02:06 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

04:44 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

In the same engaging style and humor that has attracted 4.5 million downloads of the Podictionary podcast, Global Wording traces the development of our language using easily recognizable milestones such as Beowulf, William the Conqueror, Chaucer and Shakespeare. Rather than relying on scores of dates and boring facts, Hodgson instead punctuates his story with anecdotes about why these characters were so memorable, as well as interesting details on how we know what we know and the conditions of life over the years as they affected the growth of our language.

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"This was great! A quick and informative outline of the way our language has grown and changed over the centuries. Told in a light and airy style that nevertheless was packed with information. I recommend this one to anyone who loves words. "

— Ogreart (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was great! A quick and informative outline of the way our language has grown and changed over the centuries. Told in a light and airy style that nevertheless was packed with information. I recommend this one to anyone who loves words. "

    — Ogreart, 5/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The best overview I've seen or heard of why languages change over time "

    — Mignon, 7/6/2011
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    " The best overview I've seen or heard of why languages change over time "

    — Mignon, 8/2/2008
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    " A light, digestible history of the English language. "

    — Danforth, 7/7/2008