Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary Third Edition
Compact and affordable Latin dictionary, designed to fit the needs of today's student
Over 45,000 words and phrases, including additions from Plautus, Terence, and Silver Latin
Boxed notes provide help with language usage, and with difficult words and constructions
Appendices give useful information on money, weights and measures, dates, and times
Timeline of important dates gives essential information on Roman history
Extra sections on poetic metre and medieval Latin
New to this edition
New Latin words added from the writings of Plautus and Terence, and from the study of Silver Latin
Boxed notes offer help with usage, and with difficult words and constructions
Common irregular verb stems now given as headwords
Brand-new appendices on money, weights and measures, dates, and times
Expanded sections on historical, mythological, and geographical names
Brief biographies on Roman writers, and a timeline of important dates in Roman history
Extra sections on poetic metre and medieval Latin
This edition of the Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary offers essential coverage of Latin words and grammar, as well as extra information on Roman history and culture. It takes account of the latest research into Latin, and is designed specifically to fit the needs of today's student. It covers over 45,000 words and phrases, including additions from the writings of Plautus and Terence, and from the study of Silver Latin. Common irregular verb parts are given as headwords for greater clarity, and boxed notes provide help with language usage, and with difficult words and constructions.
There are appendices on historical, mythological, and geographical names; money, dates, times, weights and measures; plus poetic metre and medieval Latin. With a timeline of important dates, and biographies on Roman writers, this edition is packed with interesting and essential information on Roman history and culture.
Also with pronunciation help and a guide to Latin grammar, this compact and affordable dictionary is a necessity for all students and adult learners of Latin.
Readership: This intermediate-level dictionary is ideal for students and adult learners who want a compact and affordable Latin dictionary with a broad range of vocabulary and help with grammar.
Detaljni podaci o knjiziNaslov: Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary Third Edition
Izdavač: Oxford Univerity Press
Strana: 496 (cb)
Pismo: latinica
Format: 19.6 x 12.9 cm
Godina izdanja: 2005
ISBN: 978-0-19-861005-2