Dr Sarah Ogilvie: 1 book
Words of the World
A Global History of the Oxford English Dictionary
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2012
Most people think of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a distinctly British product. Begun in England 150 years ago, it took more than 60 years to complete and, when it was finally finished in 1928, the British prime minister heralded it as a 'national treasure'. It maintained this image throughout...
