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  • Published In: History Today, 2025, v. 75, n. 8. P. 110 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article explores various topics related to language, history, and notable figures. It discusses the significance of the word "tariff," highlighted by Donald Trump, and its historical context, including its mention in Johnson's Dictionary and the Oxford English Dictionary. The text also examines the complexity of click consonants in certain African languages, the influence of Xenophon's "Cyropaedia" on historical figures like Machiavelli and Thomas Jefferson, and the mysterious disappearance of Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt, which sparked various theories. Additionally, it touches on the evolution of Shakespeare's name spelling and the naming trends of naval ships. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:History Today. 2025/08, Vol. 75, Issue 8, p110
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0018-2753
  • Accession Number:186609703
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