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

hardcover – September 1, 2017
by Jones, Peter
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ISBN-13: 9781782399315 ISBN-10: 1782399313
Publisher
Atlantic Books
Binding
hardcover
Published
September 1, 2017
Weight
1.2 lbs
Dimensions
21.60×3.30×15.20 cm

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Quid Pro Quo: What the Romans Really Gave the English Language by Jones, Peter. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781782399315.

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.