Writing a War of Words by Mugglestone & Lynda Professor

Writing a War of Words by Mugglestone & Lynda Professor

Writing a War of Words is the first investigation of a valuable archive of wartime notebooks documenting changes to the English language on the Home Front. Using unconventional sources it explores the effect of war on the language of ordinary people and reflects on the role of language as an interdisciplinary lens on history.

Specifications:

- Length: 147.0 mm, Width: 223.0 mm, Height: 26.0 mm

Key Features

• First investigation of wartime English language notebooks
• Documents Home Front changes to the English language
• Uses unconventional sources to explore ordinary people's speech
• Reveals war's profound effect on human language
• Essential for WWII history and linguistics scholars