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History and Language | Slate

History and Language

Five experts (David Armitage, John Dunn, Martin Jay, Maria Mavroudi and Darrin McMahon) describe how studying language - its place in society, the way it is used and has developed over time - can improve our understanding of different historical periods.

Runtime: 26m

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Howard BurtonDirector

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