Our Greek and Latin Roots

James Morwood, Mark Warman

ISBN 10: 0521699991 / ISBN 13: 9780521699990

Published by Cambridge University Press, GB, 2007

About this Item

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.

Seller Inventory # LU-9780521699990

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Our Greek and Latin Roots
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521699991
• ISBN 13: 9780521699990
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd.
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 18.9W x 0.43H x 24.61D centimeters 18.9 centimeters width by 0.43 centimeters height by 24.61 centimeters depth
• Weight: 182 grams

About this title

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.