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Published by Routledge, 1999
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The ideal introduction to the world of ancient Rome for students and armchair enthusiasts alike. It presents a comprehensive survey of the language, life and customs of a culture that continues to influence our own.
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- Title
- Essential Latin
- Author
- G D A Sharpley
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publication year
- 1999
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0415213207
- ISBN 13
- 9780415213202
This is the ideal introduction, or re-introduction, to the world of ancient Rome for students and armchair enthusiasts alike. With a modern, user-friendly approach, the author presents a comprehensive survey of the language, life, history and customs of a culture that continues to influence our own.
Through a variety of authentic texts, the student is guided through the mechanics of Latin, whilst gaining an insight into the glory that was Rome, its power struggles and the eventual fall of the empire. The writings of Virgil, Cicero, Juvenal and many others appear in the original Latin with accompanying translations. Further features include:
* exercises with full answer key
* notes on the authors
* summary of dates and events
* grammar glossary and tables
An accompanying 1x60 minute cassette is also available, featuring texts in Latin from the book.
Through a variety of authentic texts, the student is guided through the mechanics of Latin, whilst gaining an insight into the glory that was Rome, its power struggles and the eventual fall of the empire. The writings of Virgil, Cicero, Juvenal and many others appear in the original Latin with accompanying translations. Further features include:
* exercises with full answer key
* notes on the authors
* summary of dates and events
* grammar glossary and tables
An accompanying 1x60 minute cassette is also available, featuring texts in Latin from the book.
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About the Author
G. D. A. Sharpley is a lecturer, editor, and translator for Multilingua, a language center in Bristol, England. His Latin books enjoy worldwide popularity, including Teach Yourself Beginner's Latin (1997) and the first edition of Essential Latin, Latin Better Read Than Dead (1994).
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