History of Insults: Over 100 put-downs, slights & snubs through the ages

This is a simple history of language, specifically insults, across time. From Elizabethan English to Wild West Cowboy speak, there have been many ways, manners, tones, and words to express insult. From the Hellenics and Romans to our modern day, this book traverses centuries of insults and put-downs that will give you plenty of food for thought to up your comeback game and express discontent with others. Readers will be able to dish out some hot gab for when the time calls. This book will teach a side of history that will appeal to people without a linguistics background—cheeky and accessible, fun and relatable.