The Tongues of Italy: Prehistory and HistoryThrough the centuries, Italy has received many cultures from lands around the Mediterranean and beyond the Alps, which either superseded prevailing Italian cultures or were absorbed by them.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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It is but obvious that , if the central and southern parts of the peninsula derive their inspiration , if not some of their peoples , from the east and south rather than the north , Sicily will partake of this development in at least ...
It is but obvious that , if the central and southern parts of the peninsula derive their inspiration , if not some of their peoples , from the east and south rather than the north , Sicily will partake of this development in at least ...
Pagina 150
... previous to their appearance in Italy , with the corded - ware people , or the battle - axe people , or the tamers of the horse , or the urnfield people , has proved in each case controversial , to say the least .
... previous to their appearance in Italy , with the corded - ware people , or the battle - axe people , or the tamers of the horse , or the urnfield people , has proved in each case controversial , to say the least .
Pagina 404
Charlemagne's endeavors on behalf of Classical Latin show that his attempted linguistic reform is a political maneuver at least as much as an act of piety , designed to enforce the revival , at least for courtly and churchly use ...
Charlemagne's endeavors on behalf of Classical Latin show that his attempted linguistic reform is a political maneuver at least as much as an act of piety , designed to enforce the revival , at least for courtly and churchly use ...
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