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Proto
Book • 2025
In 'Proto', Laura Spinney delves into the history of the Indo-European languages, tracing their origins from the steppes of Europe and Asia to their global spread.
The book combines historical narratives with scientific insights from genetics and archaeology, offering a comprehensive view of how one ancient language transformed the world.
Spinney's journey takes readers across continents and millennia, highlighting the diverse cultures connected by these languages.
The book combines historical narratives with scientific insights from genetics and archaeology, offering a comprehensive view of how one ancient language transformed the world.
Spinney's journey takes readers across continents and millennia, highlighting the diverse cultures connected by these languages.
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Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global, with Laura Spinney
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Proto: an ancient language, mother to many tongues
