Latin phrase book

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Latin phrase book

C. Meissner ; translated from the sixth German edition with the addition of supplementary phrases and references by H.W. Auden

Duckworth, 1992

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Originally published: London : Macmillan, 1894

Includes index

Translated from the German

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Description

"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 indispensible guide to the anyone wishing to write or understand the language.

Table of Contents

I. The World and Nature II. Space and Time III. Parts of the Human Body IV. Properties of the Human Body V. Human Life: its various relations and conditions VI. The Mind, its functions VII. The Arts and Sciences VIII. Speech and Writing IX. The Emotions X. Virtues and Vices XI. Religion XII. Domestic Life XIII. Commerce and Agriculture XIV. The State XV. Law and Justice XVI. War XVII. Shipping Appendix Latin Index English Index

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