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Episode 23: Tacitus and Germanic Society
Episode 23: Tacitus and Germanic Society
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Aug 5, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We explore the Germanic languages during the 1st century AD. The society of the early Germans is examined in the context of ‘Germania’ by the Roman historian Tacitus. Modern English words originating during this period are also discussed.
Released:
Aug 5, 2013
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Episode 1: Introduction: In this introductory episode, we look at the emergence of English as a global language and the evolution of the language from its Germanic origins. by The History of English Podcast