Description: Provides the stories of nearly one thousand men and women whose names have become part of the English language. Also revealing the little-known figures behind such everyday words 'tawdry' and 'hooligan'. The book is clearly set out and provides full and detailed explanations of each word....
Description: Provides the stories of nearly one thousand men and women whose names have become part of the English language. Also revealing the little-known figures behind such everyday words 'tawdry' and 'hooligan'. The book is clearly set out and provides full and detailed explanations of each word.