A Short History of Portuguese (and the World) in 10 Words
<p>Iinvite you to imagine an isolated island that has existed for millennia in the heart of the ocean. The inhabitants of this island, who arrived there through an ancient migration lost in the mists of myths and legends, have never since made contact with other people. Undoubtedly, a language exists on this island — no group of human beings has ever been discovered without the use of language.</p>
<p>However, the language of this island, after millennia of isolation, reveals little about the world’s history. It may provide insights into the island’s history and perhaps even have evolved into multiple languages. There might be various records, different usages, or idioms stemming from wars. The accents of the island’s different regions could help us understand the society, but the history of the world remains beyond the scope of this isolated language or languages.</p>
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