Quid Pro Quo

What the Romans Really Gave the English Language

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History, Rome, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics
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Author: Peter Jones ISBN: 9781782399322
Publisher: Atlantic Books Publication: October 6, 2016
Imprint: Atlantic Books Language: English
Author: Peter Jones
ISBN: 9781782399322
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication: October 6, 2016
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Language: English

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.

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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.

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