Our Greek and Latin Roots (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521699990)

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.

Author: James Morwood, Mark Warman
ISBN-10: 0521699991
ISBN-13: 9780521699990
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/24/2008
Pages: 74
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.50h x 7.30w x 0.20d