Latin Phrase Book

Name: Latin Phrase Book
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780715614709
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By C. Meissner

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Latin Phrase Book by C. Meissner is a comprehensive guide to Latin idioms, systematically organised by topic. It covers a wide range of Roman life spheres, including domestic affairs, politics, law, religion, and warfare. The book offers a thorough list of classical Latin expressions and concludes with a detailed 50-page index, making it an essential tool for understanding and writing Latin.
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This indispensable guide is ideal for students, educators, and enthusiasts of classical Latin seeking an authoritative reference on Latin phrases and idioms.

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"Nothing could be more systematic or more complete." - The Spectator

Meissner's Latin Phrase Book has long been the standard school guide to Latin idiom. Covering every sphere of activity known to the Romans, from domestic life to politics, law, religion, and warfare, it lists in each category all the main expressions used in classical Latin and concludes with a 50-page index. This classic textbook offers a large collection of Latin idioms and phrases organised by topic.

Originally published in German as Lateinische Phraseologie, it was translated into English from the sixth German edition with supplementary words and phrases by H.W. Auden. It is an indispensable guide to anyone wishing to write or understand the language.

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The Spectator praised the book as "Nothing could be more systematic or more complete."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780715614709

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 September 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bristol Classical Press

Contributors:

Volume editor H.W. Auden

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 338

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C. Meissner Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

H.W. Auden taught classics in Edinburgh, UK. He was editor of the Greek Phrase Book, and the Latin Phrase Book, both published by Bloomsbury.