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the centuries, Italy has received many cultures from lands around the Mediterranean and beyond the Alps, which either superseded prevailing Italian cultures or were absorbed by them.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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Pagina 15
... land to the north of it . It is the region of the lowest passes , the backdoor to Italy . It is also the land of the arid , calcareous , sterile Carso . Since the main occupation of the inhabitants is nonetheless farming , pov- erty is ...
... land to the north of it . It is the region of the lowest passes , the backdoor to Italy . It is also the land of the arid , calcareous , sterile Carso . Since the main occupation of the inhabitants is nonetheless farming , pov- erty is ...
Pagina 35
... land is efficiently utilized pro bono publico . Of course , owners who thus lose their land receive indemnities in cash or in securities from the government , the expense to be charged to the public debt . Conversely , the new owners ...
... land is efficiently utilized pro bono publico . Of course , owners who thus lose their land receive indemnities in cash or in securities from the government , the expense to be charged to the public debt . Conversely , the new owners ...
Pagina 299
... land habitually but illegally held by private owners . Some of these corrections were reluctantly instituted , but ... land , but also their practice of driving small holders into forced sales . Between 118 and 112 the Gracchan land ...
... land habitually but illegally held by private owners . Some of these corrections were reluctantly instituted , but ... land , but also their practice of driving small holders into forced sales . Between 118 and 112 the Gracchan land ...
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