[tied] Re: speaking PIE

From: Richard Wordingham
Message: 39174
Date: 2005-07-11

--- In cybalist@yahoogroups.com, "David Webb" <djwebb2002@...> wrote:
> Can I make clear, for the avoidance of doubt, that in late antiquity
birth
> certificates and ID cards were unknown:-)...

A possibly relevant thought, for in earlier times lists of citizens
were maintained for purposes such as conscription.

Richard.