The adventure of English [videorecording] : the life story of a remarkable language / an LWT production ; ITV Global Entertainment ; produced and directed by Robert Bee, David Thomas, and Nigel Wattis ; series produced by Melvyn Bragg ; written and presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
Athena,
Copyright Date:
c2009
Description:
4 videodiscs (ca. 405 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (16 p. : ill. ; 15 cm.)
Title from container. Host, Melvyn Bragg. Originally produced in 2002 (episodes 1-4) and 2003 (episodes 5-8) for broadcast on British television. Accompanying viewer's guide includes discussion questions and bibliographical references.
Summary:
Melvyn Bragg and other experts explore the 1,500-year history of the English language and answer questions such as: How did it grow from a relatively insignificant Germanic dialect to become the premier language of culture, commerce, and diplomacy around the globe? Includes guide for group discussions, avenues for further learning, biographies, web extras, and much more.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.