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Quid Pro Quo

Paperback • 2017 • 1. edition

Quid Pro Quo

By Peter Jones

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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 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 ...Show more

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9781782399339

Publisher

Atlantic Books

Published year

2017

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Quid Pro Quo

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