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Downstream: India Was the Epicentre of the Ancient World w/ William Dalrymple

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The Intricacies of British Identity and Linguistic Absorption

This chapter explores how British identity has been shaped by the incorporation of Tamil and other cultural elements into the English language. It contrasts English's fluidity with the more rigid structures of languages like French and Spanish, highlighting the historical ties that contribute to modern 'Britishness.'

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