Nicholas Ostler

Nicholas Ostler is a renowned linguist and author known for his extensive work in the history and breadth of languages. Educated at Oxford University and MIT, he has an academic background in classics and linguistics, which informs his insightful explorations of language evolution and cultural impact. Ostler is the author of "Empires of the Word" and "The Last Lingua Franca," which examine how languages rise, thrive, and sometimes vanish. As the chairman of the Foundation for Endangered Languages, he passionately advocates for the preservation of linguistic diversity. Ostler's work continues to illuminate the profound connections between language and human civilization.