01791nam a2200277Ia 4500 TVU_11264 210423s9999 xx 000 0 und d 0199214050 9780199214051 eng 470.9 T678 Janson, Tore A Tore Janson ; translated and adapted into English by Merethe Damsgard Sứrensen and Nigel Vincent Oxford,New York Oxford University Press 2004 305 p. ill. 23 cm The book commences with a description of the origins, emergence, and dominance of Latin over the Classical period. Then follows an account of its survival through the Middle Ages into modern times, with emphasis on its evolution throughout the history, culture, and religious practices of Medieval Europe. By judicious quotation of Latin words, phrases, and texts the author illustrates how the written and spoken language changed, region by region over time; how it met resistance from native languages; and how therefore some entire languages disappeared. Janson offers a vivid demonstration of the value of Latin as a means of access to a vibrant past and a persuasive argument for its continued worth. A concise and easy-to-understand introduction to Latin grammar and a list of the most frequent Latin words, including 500 idioms and phrases still in common use, complement the work. Latin language; Latin language; Medieval and modern Tore Janson; translated and adapted into English by Merethe Damsgard Sứrensen and Nigel Vincent translated and adapted into English,translated and adapted into English Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Trà Vinh