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Jones, Peter, author

Title Quid Pro Quo : what the Romans really gave the English language / Peter Jones.

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Atlantic Books, 2016.

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Summary	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 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.
Contents	Cover; Title Page; 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; Bibliography; Index; A Note About the Author; Also by Peter Jones; Copyright.
Subject	English language -- Foreign words and phrases -- Latin.
	English language -- Foreign elements -- Latin.
	LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics -- Etymology.
	LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics -- General.
	English language -- Foreign elements -- Latin. (OCoLC)fst00911172
	English language -- Foreign words and phrases -- Latin. (OCoLC)fst00911190
ISBN	1782399321 (electronic bk.)
	9781782399322 (electronic bk.)

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