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16th Century
As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century lasted from 1501 to 1600. It is regarded by historians as the century in which the rise of the West occurred.
In England, this roughly coincides with the Tudor Period. In much of Europe the Renaissance was taking place at this time. In the Americas, it marks the era when the first European colonies were established. ...more
In England, this roughly coincides with the Tudor Period. In much of Europe the Renaissance was taking place at this time. In the Americas, it marks the era when the first European colonies were established. ...more
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Really, it is unfair to say that English spelling is not an accurate rendering of speech. It is – it's only that it renders the speech of the 16th century.
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― The Unfolding of Language: An Evolutionary Tour of Mankind's Greatest Invention
― The Unfolding of Language: An Evolutionary Tour of Mankind's Greatest Invention
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