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

Peter Jones takes the reader on a fascinating journey along the highways and byways of Roman life...
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Quid Pro Quo: What the Romans Really Gave the English Language by Jones, Peter

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

€26,17

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

€26,17
Author: Peter Jones
Format: Paperback
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.

Author: Peter Jones
Publisher: Atlantic Books (UK)
Published: 09/01/2018
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781782399339

About the Author
Peter Jones has written a regular column, "Ancient & Modern," in the Spectator for many years and is the author of various books on the Classics, including Latin Crosswords, Learn Latin, Reading Latin, and Reading Ovid.

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