From Riddle to Twittersphere: David Crystal tells the story of English in 100 words

"David Crystal set himself the challenge of covering the history of English in 100 words.  He explains what his list tells us about the origins and evolution of our mother tongue."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/8824676/From-Riddle-to-Twittersphere-David-Crystal-tells-the-story-of-English-in-100-words.html

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