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Latin for Dummies by Steven R. Perkins and Clifford A. Hull (2022, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-101119874793
ISBN-139781119874799
eBay Product ID (ePID)25050413178
Product Key Features
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLatin for Dummies
SubjectLatin, Study & Teaching, Teaching Methods & Materials / Language Arts, Linguistics / General
Publication Year2022
TypeLanguage Course
AuthorSteven R. Perkins, Clifford A. Hull
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines, Education
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight20.8 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal478.2421
Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Latin 7 Chapter 1: You Already Know a Little Latin 9 Chapter 2: The Nitty Gritty: Basic Latin Grammar 23 Chapter 3: Salve! (Hello!): Greetings and Introductions 47 Part 2: Latin in Action 67 Chapter 4: The Roman Family and Social Structure 69 Chapter 5: Food and Housing in Roman Life 87 Chapter 6: The Roman Calendar 105 Chapter 7: The Roman Army 129 Chapter 8: Roman Entertainment and Sports 145 Chapter 9: Roman Government 161 Chapter 10: More Lasting Than Bronze: Latin Literature 185 Part 3: Latin in the Modern World 201 Chapter 11: Keeping It Simple, Silly 203 Chapter 12: The Decline and Fall of Roman Declensions 223 Chapter 13: We All Live In a Yellow Subordinate Clause 243 Chapter 14: Latin in Zoology and Botany 265 Chapter 15: Translating and Reading Latin 275 Chapter 16: Mottoes, Sayings, and Quotes: Cocktail Party Latin 299 Part 4: The Part of Tens 313 Chapter 17: More than Ten Loanwords from Latin 315 Chapter 18: Ten (or So) False Friends: Common Mistakes in Latin 321 Part 5: Appendices 327 Appendix A: Noun, Adjective, and Verb Tables 329 Appendix B: Latin-English Mini-Dictionary 353 Appendix C: Answer Key 381 Index 395
SynopsisMaster the basics of a lyrical and useful language Even though most people don't use Latin anymore, it used to be spoken by millions of people from across the ancient world. It later morphed into new languages we still use today! In Latin For Dummies , you'll take a tour through the language of ancient Rome. Beginning with Latin you may already know, like " carpe diem " and " quid pro quo, " the book walks you through essential Latin grammar and everyday Latin phrases. It also explores how Latin shaped and molded modern languages, including English. In this book, you'll find: Lessons to learn Latin grammar and vocabulary Practices for reading, translating, and composing Latin Tips to recognize commonly confused Latin words Latin For Dummies proves that learning Latin, while challenging, can be fun and exciting too! It's perfect for first timers interested in the ancient language and anyone who wants to learn more about ancient Roman history and culture.
LC Classification NumberPA2087.5
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