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See http://i-cias.com/e.o/cuneiform.htm .
 
See http://i-cias.com/e.o/cuneiform.htm .
 
[[Category:World History lectures]]
 
[[Category:World History lectures]]
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In 1611, the publication of the [[King James Bible]] had a powerful effect on the development of English.  It established a framework of knowledge of the English language, and a basis for future development of words at a rate of about 1000 words per year (in modern times).  See [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words]].
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English is unique among world languages in its ability to incorporate and adapt words from other tongues.
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Kulturkampf, a word developed in 1879, means the conflict between civil government and religious authorities with respect to the appointment of church officials and education.
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kremlinology, a word developed in 1958, was the study of the bizarre and byzantine practices of the communist Soviet government
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