Quid pro quo : what the Romans really gave the English language

Title:

Author:

Jones, P. V. (Peter V.)

ISBN:

9781782399315

Additional ISBN:

9781782399315 1782399313

9781782399315 9781782399339 1782399313

Personal Author:

Jones, P. V. (Peter V.)

Publication Information:

London : Atlantic Books, 2016.

Physical Description:

345 p. ; 22 cm.

Contents:

The Latin language -- Politics -- Society -- Justice -- Business -- Education and philosophy -- Writing and literature -- Religion -- Architecture and technology -- Arts, drama and music -- Warfare -- Medicine -- Botany.

Preface -- 1. The Latin language -- 2. Politics -- 3. Society -- 4. Justice -- 5. Business -- 6. Education and philosophy -- 7. Writing and literature -- 8. Religion -- 9. Architecture and technology -- 10. Arts, drama and music -- 11. Warfare -- 12. Medicine -- 13. Botany -- 14. Epilogue.

1. The Latin Language -- 2. Politics -- 3. Society -- 4. Justice -- 5. Business -- 6. Education and Philosophy -- 7. Writing and Literature -- 8. Religion -- 9. Architecture and Technology -- 10. Arts, Drama and Music -- 11. Warfare -- 12. Medicine -- 13. Botany -- 14. Epilogue.

Subject Term:

English language -- Etymology.

English language -- History.

Language:

English

Abstract:

"From germs and bullets to custard and tinsel, [this book] traces the often surprising origins of hundreds of everyday words and reveals the important role Latin has played in the creation of our vast English vocabulary."--Jacket.

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Summary

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.