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GITNER, A., Roman Perspectives on Linguistic Diversity. Guardians of a Changing Language. Oxford University Press, 2024. 304p. Hardback. How does a language that has become the lingua franca of an Empire change over time? Who drives such change, and how is it seen by intellectuals and by those who oversee elite education-the grammatici? These essays explore these questions in detail, insightfully, often humorously. The Epilogue, Robert Kaster's own account of the accidental genesis of Guardians of Language, shows why its 30th anniversary deserves celebration, and displays the wit and modesty that helped inspire the loyalty of Kaster's students and colleagues alike. Kaster's updated prosopography of Roman grammatici makes the book indispensable for students of that no longer quite so neglected group of guardians of the Latin language. David Blank, University of California, Los Angeles (Publisher's information). € 73.37 (New) (approx. delivery time: 14 days) ISBN: 9780197611975