The Tongues of Italy: Prehistory and HistoryHarvard University Press, 1958 - 465 pagine Through the centuries, Italy has received many cultures from lands around the Mediterranean and beyond the Alps, which either superseded prevailing Italian cultures or were absorbed by them. But the result is always a mixture. The linguistic evolution of Italy parallels this development, and presented as part of the cultural history it beomes a colorful and exciting tale.--dust jacket. |
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... legions which had to cross it on their way north . In the middle of the second century B.C. extensive oak forests were still standing in the Po country , where acorn - fed hogs constituted a rich source of income for local farmers . No ...
... legions which had to cross it on their way north . In the middle of the second century B.C. extensive oak forests were still standing in the Po country , where acorn - fed hogs constituted a rich source of income for local farmers . No ...
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... legions and promised freedom as a reward for faithful service . Although Rome was not often obliged to rely upon slave soldiers , foreign mercen- aries did find a place in increasing numbers in the armed forces . Among the troops which ...
... legions and promised freedom as a reward for faithful service . Although Rome was not often obliged to rely upon slave soldiers , foreign mercen- aries did find a place in increasing numbers in the armed forces . Among the troops which ...
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... legions in Italy , demanded that land be assigned to his troops in Italy just as it had been to the Germanic foederati in the provinces . When his request was rejected , the restive foreign mercenaries revolted , chased the last Roman ...
... legions in Italy , demanded that land be assigned to his troops in Italy just as it had been to the Germanic foederati in the provinces . When his request was rejected , the restive foreign mercenaries revolted , chased the last Roman ...
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