The Tuscan Ascent: How Florence’s Dialect Became Italian

The Rise of Standard Italian: How Tuscan Became the National Language

In the heart of the Italian peninsula, a linguistic revolution was quietly brewing, not with swords and armies, but with quills and ink. For centuries, Italy was a mosaic of dialects, each region boasting its own unique tongue, a vibrant testament to its fragmented history. Yet, from this rich linguistic tapestry, one dialect emerged, destined … Read more