Ad Infinitum : a biography of Latin /

A study of the Latin language examines its role in the evolution of Western culture and civilization; its relationship with ancient Greek language, science, and philosophy; its place in the Catholic Church; and its function as an ancestor of modern-day languages.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ostler, Nicholas
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Walker & Co, 2007.
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Description
Summary:A study of the Latin language examines its role in the evolution of Western culture and civilization; its relationship with ancient Greek language, science, and philosophy; its place in the Catholic Church; and its function as an ancestor of modern-day languages.
Physical Description:382 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-368) and index.
ISBN:080271515X :
9780802715159