The Revised Latin Primer
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
A cornerstone of classical language education for over a century, The Revised Latin Primer by Benjamin Hall Kennedy remains one of the most authoritative and enduring introductions to the Latin language ever produced. Originally composed by the distinguished Victorian scholar and headmaster of Shrewsbury School, this revised edition — further edited and expanded by Sir James Mountford — instructs students in the systematic foundations of Latin grammar, from declensions and conjugations to syntax and prose composition, with a clarity and rigour that has stood the test of time. Kennedy's primer occupies a singular place in the canon of classical pedagogy, having shaped the Latin education of generations of students across British schools and universities. Mountford's careful revision preserves the scholarly integrity of the original while refining its presentation for modern learners, making it as indispensable today as it was upon first publication. Whether you are a seasoned classicist or a determined beginner, this volume poses a quiet but compelling challenge: how much of the ancient world's greatest language have you yet to master?
Author: Benjamin Hall Kennedy
Format: Hardback
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
A cornerstone of classical language education for over a century, The Revised Latin Primer by Benjamin Hall Kennedy remains one of the most authoritative and enduring introductions to the Latin language ever produced. Originally composed by the distinguished Victorian scholar and headmaster of Shrewsbury School, this revised edition — further edited and expanded by Sir James Mountford — instructs students in the systematic foundations of Latin grammar, from declensions and conjugations to syntax and prose composition, with a clarity and rigour that has stood the test of time. Kennedy's primer occupies a singular place in the canon of classical pedagogy, having shaped the Latin education of generations of students across British schools and universities. Mountford's careful revision preserves the scholarly integrity of the original while refining its presentation for modern learners, making it as indispensable today as it was upon first publication. Whether you are a seasoned classicist or a determined beginner, this volume poses a quiet but compelling challenge: how much of the ancient world's greatest language have you yet to master?