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Quid Pro Quo: What the Romans Really Gave the English Language

By Peter Jones

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Quid Pro Quo: What the Romans Really Gave the English Language

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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.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
352
Release Date:
2017-09-01
Publication Date:
2017-09-01
Publisher:
Atlantic Books (UK)
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1782399313
ISBN13:
9781782399315
Weight:
537 g
Height:
154 cm
Width:
218 cm
Thickness:
38 cm
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