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  • Reading Medieval Latin

    by Keith Sidwell ...
    Reading Medieval Latin is an introduction to medieval Latin in its cultural and historical context and is designed to serve the needs of students who have completed the learning of basic classical Latin morphology and syntax. (Users of Reading Latin will find that it follows on after the end of section 5 of that course.) It is an anthology, organised chronologically and thematically in four parts. ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • Aristophanes the Democrat

    The Politics of Satirical Comedy during the Peloponnesian War

    by Keith Sidwell ...
    This book provides a new interpretation of the nature of Old Comedy and its place at the heart of Athenian democratic politics. Professor Sidwell argues that Aristophanes and his rivals belonged to opposing political groups, each with their own political agenda. Through disguised caricature and parody of their rivals' work, the poets expressed and fuelled the political conflict between their ... Read more

    $43.99 USD

  • An Independent Study Guide to Reading Latin

    by Peter V. Jones, Keith C. Sidwell ...
    Reading Latin, first published in 1986, is a bestselling Latin course designed to help mature beginners read classical Latin fluently and intelligently. It does this by combining the understanding of continuous texts with rigorous teaching of grammar; it provides exercises designed to develop the skills of accurate translation; and it integrates the learning of classical Latin with an appreciation ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Chattering Courtesans and Other Sardonic Sketches

    by Lucian ...
    Described by a later Greek historian as "a man seriously committed to raising a laugh", Lucian exulted in the exposure of absurdity and the puncturing of pretension, and was capable of finding a comic angle on almost any subject. In this selection we see him conversing with his literary enemies, railing against hypocrisy and the vanity of human wealth and power, and taking a wry look at the power ... Read more

    $14.29 USD

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  • Latin Made Simple

    A complete introductory course in Classical Latin

    by Doug Julius ...
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    Latin Made Simple makes it easy to increase your understanding of the language and the many ways it has enriched our culture.The perfect primer for anyone who wants to be able to read classical Latin or learn the basics to enhance their vocabulary, this complete course presents Latin grammar clearly and plainly. Void of all nonessentials and refreshingly easy to understand, Latin Made Simple ... Read more

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  • Latin to GCSE Part 2

    by Henry Cullen, Dr John Taylor ...
    A companion to Bloomsbury's popular two-volume Greek to GCSE, this is the first course for Latin students that directly reflects the curriculum in a clear, concise and accessible way. Enhanced by colour artwork and text features, the books support the new OCR specification for Latin (first teaching 2016) as well as meeting the needs of later students, both at university and beyond.Written by two ... Read more

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  • Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition

    by Frederic M. Wheelock, Richard A. LaFleur ...
    Generations of students have learned Latin with this classic introductory Latin grammar textbook that remains the most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume of its kind.Wheelock’s Latin 7th Edition retains its signature core of authentic Latin readings—curated from the works of Cicero, Vergil, and other major Roman authors of Roman literature, drama, and poetry, as well as inscriptions, ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Greek Myths. Illustrated

    by Robert Graves ...
    The Greek Myths by Robert Graves is a masterful retelling of the classic myths of ancient Greece, blending detailed scholarship with vivid storytelling. In this comprehensive collection, Graves brings to life the rich tapestry of Greek mythology, recounting the stories of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures that have shaped Western culture for centuries. This illustrated edition includes tales of ... Read more

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  • Latin for Beginners

    by Benjamin L. D'Ooge ...
    D’Ooge designed this beginners grammar to prepare the student for reading Caesar. The grammar consists of seventy-nine lessons divided into three parts. The lessons are very well structured, gradually introducing new vocabulary and grammar. There is plenty of acummulative knowledge, meaning that you don ́t forget what you learnt in previous lessons. Things keep popping back to refresh your memory. ... Read more

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  • The Cynic Philosophers

    from Diogenes to Julian

    by Lucian, Diogenes of Sinope, Emperor Julian ...
    Translated by Robert Dobbin ...
    'Poverty does not consist in the want of money,' I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary'From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Get Started in Latin Absolute Beginner Course

    The essential introduction to reading, writing, speaking and understanding a new language

    by G D A Sharpley ...
    Do memories of your grammar lessons haunt you and other textbooks overwhelm you? Then Get Started in Latin is for you. Follow a Latin story set in a medieval monastery, where conspiracy unfolds in the cloisters, Vikings threaten to attack, and young lovers set out to unmask the villains. Sample some classical Latin too, and learn more about the authors who wrote it.The free audio for this course ... Read more

    $3.99 USD