On Thursday, 1 February 2018 22:24:11 GMT Neil Bothwick wrote: > On Thu, 1 Feb 2018 16:17:10 -0500, Philip Webb wrote: > > The Romans were very practical people who didn't waste time or effort, > > but got on with the job & built an empire which lasted 500 years . > > built an empire THAT lasted 500 years
Nope. Philip was right the first time. They built an empire, and it lasted 500 years. Your version implies that they built an empire that lasted 500 years, as distinct from one that didn't. Consult Fowler on "that and which". Preferably not the most recent version. -- Regards, Peter.
