The book "Esperanto and its competitors: the struggle for an international language" tells about the history of the creation and development of the Esperanto language as an international way of communication. The author traces the influence of Esperanto on society and culture, comparing it with other languages that also claimed the status of an international language of communication. The book examines the motivations of people to use Esperanto and considers alternative solutions to the problem of linguistic international communication. Esperanto and its Competitors is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the socio-political and cultural history of international languages.