Oxford Latin Course - Softcover

Balme, Maurice; Morwood, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199120838 ISBN 13: 9780199120833

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1988

Synopsis

A new edition of the Oxford Latin Course which combines both modern and traditional methods of Latin teaching from first stages to GCSE. Completely revised and restructured, the book is based on the reading of original texts. Parts I-III are built around a narrative detailing the life of Horace, based closely on historical sources.

About this title

About the Author

Maurice Balme is now retired, formerly Head of Classics at Harrow School (1962-72)

Review

"Outstanding! Students enjoy the material, progress at an encouraging rate, and have good retention. By far the best text available."--Christina Horst Roseman, Seattle Pacific University
"A very sound and concise work, well organized. The reference grammar and vocabulary sections are excellent tools for the student."--Jeff Begeal, Northern Nash Senior High School
"This text is very attractive and inviting. The illustrations are terrific. Critical thinking skills are encouraged. Humor is effectively interspersed."--Claudia Colvin, St. Anselm's Abbey School
"I find this to be a fine text--good graphics--and I like emphasis on Virgil."--E. T. Egrn, Ben Franklin High School
"This textbook has a fresh approach to Latin texts through the comic book story of the various authors. The English history is given with an understanding of Roman history."--Prof. Dominic J. Guarino, Alvernia College
"Outstanding! Students enjoy the material, progress at an encouraging rate, and have good retention. By far the best text available."--Christina Horst Roseman, Seattle Pacific University
"A very sound and concise work, well organized. The reference grammar and vocabulary sections are excellent tools for the student."--Jeff Begeal, Northern Nash Senior High School
"This text is very attractive and inviting. The illustrations are terrific. Critical thinking skills are encouraged. Humor is effectively interspersed."--Claudia Colvin, St. Anselm's Abbey School
"I find this to be a fine text--good graphics--and I like emphasis on Virgil."--E. T. Egrn, Ben Franklin High School
"This textbook has a fresh approach to Latin texts through the comic book story of the various authors. The English history is given with an understanding of Roman history."--Prof. Dominic J. Guarino, Alvernia College
"Outstanding! Students enjoy the material, progress at an encouraging rate, and have good retention. By far the best text available."--Christina Horst Roseman, Seattle Pacific University
"A very sound and concise work, well organized. The reference grammar and vocabulary sections are excellent tools for the student."--Jeff Begeal, Northern Nash Senior High School
"This text is very attractive and inviting. The illustrations are terrific. Critical thinking skills are encouraged. Humor is effectively interspersed."--Claudia Colvin, St. Anselm's Abbey School
"I find this to be a fine text--good graphics--and I like emphasis on Virgil."--E. T. Egrn, Ben Franklin High School
"This textbook has a fresh approach to Latin texts through the comic book story of the various authors. The English history is given with an understanding of Roman history."--Prof. Dominic J. Guarino, Alvernia College
"Outstanding! Students enjoy the material, progress at an encouraging rate, and have good retention. By far the best text available."--Christina Horst Roseman, Seattle Pacific University

"A very sound and concise work, well organized. The reference grammar and vocabulary sections are excellent tools for the student."--Jeff Begeal, Northern Nash Senior High School

"This text is very attractive and inviting. The illustrations are terrific. Critical thinking skills are encouraged. Humor is effectively interspersed."--Claudia Colvin, St. Anselm's Abbey School

"I find this to be a fine text--good graphics--and I like emphasis on Virgil."--E. T. Egrn, Ben Franklin High School

"This textbook has a fresh approach to Latin texts through the comic book story of the various authors. The English history is given with an understanding of Roman history."--Prof. Dominic J. Guarino, Alvernia College

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0199120838
• ISBN 13: 9780199120833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192