1001 Years of the Spanish Language

Authorized English translation of Antonio Alatorre's successful: Los 1001 años de la lengua española. Translator worked directly with the author of the Spanish version faithful to his unique approach to its subject, treating language as a living entity. Alatorre´s command of his subject is masterful, with linguistic expertise and an intimate knowledge of the literature and history of Spain derived from an entire career dedicated to rigorous research on the influence of the Classical culture on the Spanish one. Roberto Perezdíaz has found a way to replicate the close-to-colloquial tone of the original text in his translation, thus bringing to the English reader the full import of an exceptional book.