Linguistic Diffusion Delusions
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Linguistic Diffusion Delusions


Summary

The author argues that mainstream linguistic theories, such as the Aryan Invasion Theory and the Anglo-Saxon conquest model, rely on the flawed assumption that small groups imposed their languages on much larger native populations. By examining the evolution of English and Romance languages, he contends that these established narratives lack sufficient empirical evidence and persist largely due to academic intransigence.
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