| Quid Pro Quo: What the Romans Really Gave the English Language Contributor(s): Jones, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 178239933X ISBN-13: 9781782399339 Publisher: Atlantic Books (UK) OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Etymology - History | Ancient - Rome - Reference | Trivia |
| Dewey: 422.471 |
| LCCN: 2016435263 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.79 lbs) 352 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Peter Jones takes the reader on a fascinating journey along the highways and byways of Roman life and culture, telling the amazing stories behind the original Latin meanings and uses of hundreds of our everyday words. Taking in every aspect of the ancient world, including science, religion, military matters, politics and literature, Jones shows just how much the English language owes to the ancient Romans and the role Latin has played in the creation of our vast vocabulary. |