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Empires of the Word: A Language History of the World Reprint Edition

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  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (June 27, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780060935726
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060935726
  • ASIN: 0060935723
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars 119 customer reviews
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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