Dickey, Eleanor
Learn Latin from the Romans: A Complete Introductory Course Using Textbooks from the Roman Empire
- ISBN 13:
- 9781316506196
- author:
- Dickey, Eleanor
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 526
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.3 x 2.4 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Languages, Latin
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Learn Latin from the Romans: A Complete Introductory Course Using Textbooks from the Roman Empire by Eleanor Dickey is an engaging and accessible textbook for learners of Latin. Featuring texts written by ancient Romans, this comprehensive volume introduces students to Roman culture and language in a way that's both enjoyable and easy to follow. The book includes clear explanations of grammatical concepts, practice sentences, and longer passages from a range of sources, including inscriptions, graffiti, and classical texts. With its unique approach, using 'colloquia' - dialogues and narratives about daily life - this textbook provides everything students need for an introductory Latin course. Suitable for courses worldwide, it's written by a leading Latin linguist with decades of teaching experience. This complete volume offers 5,000 easy practice sentences and over 150 longer passages, making it an ideal resource for learners and instructors alike.