Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary
| AUTHOR | Morwood, James; Morwood, James; Morwood, James |
| PUBLISHER | Oxford University Press, USA (07/28/2005) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
This is the first edition of the Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary, offering 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 46,000 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 detailed appendices on historical, mythological, and geographical names, as well as sections on money, weights and measures, dates, and times, poetic meter, 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.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780198610700
ISBN-10:
019861070X
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
Latin
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Page Count:
496
Carton Quantity:
10
Product Dimensions:
5.46 x 1.67 x 7.98 inches
Weight:
1.33 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Bilingual,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
GB
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Foreign Language Study | Latin
Foreign Language Study | Multi-Language Dictionaries
Dewey Decimal:
473.2
Library of Congress Control Number:
2005048828
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The first edition of the Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary offers essential coverage of more than 46,000 Latin words and grammar as well as extra information on Roman history and culture, taking into account the latest research into the language.
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This is the first edition of the Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary, offering 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 46,000 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 detailed appendices on historical, mythological, and geographical names, as well as sections on money, weights and measures, dates, and times, poetic meter, 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.
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