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Law and Medieval Rulers Accountability, Spelling Standardization, and Chinese Character Evolution
This chapter explores the relationship between law and medieval rulers, the evolution of standardized spellings in the English language, and the simplification of Chinese characters over the centuries, including language reforms in mainland China and historical attempts at spelling reform in English.
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