The whole world in a book : dictionaries in the nineteenth century /

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 in...

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Other Authors: Ogilvie, Sarah (Editor), Safran, Gabriella, 1967- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2019.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2019.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations (black and white).
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190913229
0190913223
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0190913215