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This is a book about the history of both language and culture. By the application of logic (and a little simple maths) Nick Thom is able to demonstrate that the history today's languages can be traced back in time and space over many thousands of years, throwing light on issues such as the root of Basque speech, the origins of Chinese culture, even the peopling of the Americas. The story which unfolds is one of fascinating twists and turns, of...

The story of Noah's Ark is well known - in fact, it turns out that variations of the tale are told all over the world. The author poses the question: is it possible that the great flood really happened? In seeking an answer the reader is taken around the world, is introduced to obscure ancient languages, meets strange marine creatures, and encounters religion, folklore, archaeology and science. This is a challenging read, but a very rewarding ...

This is the story of the spread of human civilisation across the face of the earth - told from the evidence of relationships between languages. It is a story which has never been told before, a story which challenges accepted wisdom and throws a totally new light on prehistory. If you want to know the truth about issues such as the peopling of America, the root of Chinese civilisation or the origin of Basque, even the true ancestry of English,...