I had previously read Alison Weir’s most excellent book specifically on Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine many years ago so the author was familiar to me. I chanced upon this title in my local library (Caldicot) and thought I’d give it a go. It covers the lives of several British Queens,…
This book examines the historical and modern significance of Catalonia, emphasizing its push for independence, unique culture, and language. It discusses the region’s oppression under Franco, the revival of Catalanism post-Franco, and ongoing political dynamics. The necessity of understanding Catalonia’s independence movement makes this work crucial for interested readers.
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“Babel No More: The Search for the World’s Most Extraordinary Language Learners” by Michael Erard explores the world of exceptional language learners, epitomized by Giuseppe Mezzofanti, who mastered 63 languages. Erard seeks to understand what it takes to become a multipolyglot, offering valuable insights and inspiration for aspiring linguists despite some tedious moments.
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