Teach Yourself Books: Latin
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For centuries, Latin has been the cornerstone of Western education, and this comprehensive self-instruction manual brings that venerable tradition directly into the hands of the modern learner. Originally based on the work of W. A. Edward, revised by Kathleen Baron, and further augmented by F. Kinchin Smith, Teach Yourself Books: Latin presents a methodical, step-by-step programme that guides complete beginners through the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of classical Latin — enriched with extracts from Latin literature and everyday sayings and expressions that have permeated the English language. This volume stands as a testament to the enduring Teach Yourself series, renowned for making rigorous academic subjects accessible without the need for formal instruction. Kinchin Smith's approach is both scholarly and practical, balancing grammatical precision with cultural context, ensuring the reader gains not only linguistic competence but also an appreciation for the Roman world that shaped so much of our own civilisation. Whether you are drawn to the cadences of Cicero or simply wish to decode the Latin phrases woven into modern life, this guide promises to unlock a language that has never truly gone silent.
Author: F. Kinchin Smith
Format: Hardback
Genre: Education theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For centuries, Latin has been the cornerstone of Western education, and this comprehensive self-instruction manual brings that venerable tradition directly into the hands of the modern learner. Originally based on the work of W. A. Edward, revised by Kathleen Baron, and further augmented by F. Kinchin Smith, Teach Yourself Books: Latin presents a methodical, step-by-step programme that guides complete beginners through the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of classical Latin — enriched with extracts from Latin literature and everyday sayings and expressions that have permeated the English language. This volume stands as a testament to the enduring Teach Yourself series, renowned for making rigorous academic subjects accessible without the need for formal instruction. Kinchin Smith's approach is both scholarly and practical, balancing grammatical precision with cultural context, ensuring the reader gains not only linguistic competence but also an appreciation for the Roman world that shaped so much of our own civilisation. Whether you are drawn to the cadences of Cicero or simply wish to decode the Latin phrases woven into modern life, this guide promises to unlock a language that has never truly gone silent.