The Whole World in a Book

The Whole World in a Book
Author: Sarah Ogilvie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2020
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0190913193

The 19th century saw a new wave of dictionaries, many of which remain household names. Those dictionaries didn't just store words; they represented imperial ambitions, nationalist passions, religious fervor, and utopian imaginings. This volume shows how 19th-century lexicography continues to influence how we speak, write, and think in the 21st century.