When I was 18 years old I spent a semester in England through a college study abroad program. This was the book that we used in our social studies class. When the class first began, I wasn't too knowledgeable (or even interested) in "Europe's linguistic minorities." However, by the end of the class, I felt as if I had a deeper connection with the Irish, Welsh, Scotts, and Manx, if only in regards to their preservation and use of language. Each group had similarities in the ways in which they went about defending their culture, as well as different approaches consistent with their customs.

This book was out of print even in 1983, when I had my copy and accidentally left it in England. I really regret losing the book. I only got to read through it once. I would like to be able to read it in 1999 and see if the information still holds up years later.