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Jens Bruun Kofoed addresses the methodological issues that must lie behind the use of the biblical text and its validation as a source for historical informatio

A History of the Spanish Language through Texts examines the evolution of the Spanish language from the Middle Ages to the present day. Pountain explores a wide

This fascinating and lively book provides the first comprehensive discussion of the production, circulation, and use of books in early Christianity. It explores

This new history of the French language allows the reader to see how the language has evolved for themselves. It combines texts and extracts with a readable and