Quid Pro Quo: What the Romans Really Gave the English Language by Peter Jones

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

Peter Jones

352 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative slow-paced
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For the curious and language-loving history buff, Quid Pro Quo: What the Romans Really Gave the English Language by Peter Jones is a captivating journey through the ancient world, offering a fascinating exploration of the Roman roots of our everyday words and the rich cultural heritage that has shaped the English language.

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In this original and highly accessible book, 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 ...

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