Our Greek and Latin Roots (Cambridge Latin Texts)

Morwood, James; Warman, Mark

ISBN 10: 0521699991 / ISBN 13: 9780521699990

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Our Greek and Latin Roots (Cambridge Latin Texts)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521699991
• ISBN 13: 9780521699990
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Charts the historial spread of the classical languages throughout the English-speaking world and uncovers the central part they play in giving English its current shape. Latin and Greek are often called 'dead' languages. Our Greek and Latin Roots takes readers on a journey of exploration through their own language, helping them to uncover just how central a part Greek and Latin play in giving English the shape it has today. Full of fascinating information and stimulating exercises, this book is entirely accessible to teachers and students with little or no knowledge of classical languages.

Book Description

Latin and Greek are often called 'dead' languages. Our Greek and Latin Roots takes readers on a journey of exploration through their own language, helping them to uncover just how central a part Greek and Latin play in giving English the shape it has today. Full of fascinating information and stimulating exercises, this book is entirely accessible to teachers and students with little or no knowledge of classical languages.