The Regional Diversification of Latin 200 BC-AD 600

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Exploring the evolution of Latin, this book delves into the language's regional diversity, challenging the notion of its uniformity. It investigates the early inscriptions of Italy and traces the patterns of variation through late antiquity to the emergence of Romance languages. By examining the factors influencing this linguistic transformation, it provides a thorough analysis of how Latin diversified geographically over time, marking a significant contribution to the understanding of Latin's historical development and its transition into various Romance dialects.