Master 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.
By:
Clifford A. Hull,
Steven R. Perkins
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 231mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9781119874799
ISBN 10: 1119874793
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 17 May 2022
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 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
