The Chronology of Words and Phrases
The Chronology of Words and Phrases
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Summary
Throughout history, events great and small have left their mark on the way we speak. Starting from 1066 and working through to the present-day boom in techno-speak, this book links hundreds of words with the historical upheavals and minor social changes which gave them life.
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The Chronology of Words and Phrases by L Flavell
After reaching America, Columbus introduced Europe to new foodstuffs such as chilli and chocolate - and the words that described them. Pope Boniface VIII proclaimed the first "jubilee" in 1300, and Francis Bacon published the first "essay" in 1597. The Normans gave us the "feudal system" and "curfews", while the flourishing of Dutch art in the 17th century introduced "easels", "etchings" and "landscapes". Thus, throughout history, events great and small have left their mark on the way we speak. Starting from 1066 and working through to the present-day boom in techno-speak, this book links hundreds of words with the historical upheavals and minor social changes which gave them life.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781856262491 |
| ISBN 10 | 1856262499 |
| Title | The Chronology of Words and Phrases |
| Author | L Flavell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1999-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |