An edition of Quid pro quo
(2016)
Quid pro quo
what the Romans really gave the English language
by P. V. Jones
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"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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Quid pro quo: what the Romans really gave the English language
2016
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1782399313 9781782399315
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Table of Contents
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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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