Dettagli del libro
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
256
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Apr 12, 1999
Editore
Gramercy
ISBN-10
0517202840
ISBN-13
9780517202845
Descrizione
Here is a fabulous and fun reference guide to the Latin and Greek origins of such words and expressions as "windbag" and "seize the day," as well as a lively tour through the literature and life of ancient times. With fun black-and-white illustrations, this irreverent and informative book provides history, maps, and even a glossary for a unique way to revisit the ancient classics.
Generi
Storia