Language and Society in the Greek and Roman Worlds |
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| Author:
| Clackson, James |
| Series title: | Key Themes in Ancient History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-14066-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2015 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $39.95 |
Book Description:
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Translated examples from Greek, Latin and other languages give an accessible account for students and general readers of how language illuminates topics such as ethnicity, social mobility, religion, gender and sexuality in the ancient world. Questions addressed include the rise and fall of languages, obscenity, and what language Jesus spoke.
Translated examples from Greek, Latin and other languages give an accessible account for students and general readers of how language illuminates topics such as ethnicity, social mobility, religion, gender and sexuality in the ancient world. Questions addressed include the rise and fall of languages, obscenity, and what language Jesus spoke.