Good python reference?

[Hans Georg Krauthaeuser]

derek schrieb:
> Hello! I'm new to the group and am looking for a decent reference for
> information about the history / evolution of the Python language and
> its features.  Typing, scoping, etc...  I'd appreciate any good links.
> Thanks!
> 
> - Derek
> 
Looking at the title of your mail I would answer

http://rgruet.free.fr/PQR24/PQR2.4.html

But history? Sorry....

Hans Georg