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.
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
ISBN13: 9781782399339
ISBN10: 178239933X
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Etymology
- History | Ancient | Rome
- Reference | Trivia
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
ISBN13: 9781782399339
ISBN10: 178239933X
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | Etymology
- History | Ancient | Rome
- Reference | Trivia
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.