English Begins at Jamestown explores how people tell and have told the story of English, from its Indo-European origins to its present-day status as a global language. It shows that there are better, worse, and wrong ways to relate the language's history, even if there cannot necessarily be one... číst celé
The book explores how the portrayal of medieval England by writers from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries was significantly influenced by the history and culture of Scandinavia. It highlights how the Protestant and monarchical characteristics of Scandinavia shaped a vision of Britain's noble heritage, reinforcing its contemporary global standing. Through this lens, the author examines the interplay between historical narratives and national identity.