Description: It’s All Greek : Borrowed Words and Their Histories, Hardcover by Tulloch, Alexander, ISBN 1851245057, ISBN-13 9781851245055, Brand New, Free shipping in the US
This book offers a word-by-word look at the influence of Greek on everyday words in English, telling the stories behind the etymological developments of each example and tracing their routes into modern English via Latin and European languages. It also explains connections with ancient Greek culture, in particular mythology, politics, and warfare, and includes proverbs and quotations from Greek literature. Revealing how deeply indebted we are to the language spoken in Athens 2,500 years ago, this book is the perfect gift for any logophile.
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Book Title: It’s All Greek : Borrowed Words and Their Histories
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: It's All Greek : Borrowed Words and Their Histories
Publisher: Bodleian Library
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 1 in
Subject: Word Lists, Linguistics / Etymology
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Item Weight: 14.1 Oz
Author: Alexander Tulloch
Item Length: 7.2 in
Subject Area: Référence, Language Arts & Disciplines
Item Width: 4.8 in
Format: Hardcover
