Annus Horribilis : Latin for Everyday Life
by
Mark Walker
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0752458981
ISBN-13
9780752458984
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Imprint
The History Press Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 13th, 2010
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
222 grams
Dimensions
20.00 x 13.10 x 1.60 cms
Ksh 2,350.00
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As a result English still has many thousands of Latin words in everyday use. Mark Walker is also the author of Annus Mirabilis: More Latin for Everyday Life and Britannica Latina: 2000 Years of British Latin, both published by The History Press.
Carpe diem with this guide to the Latin language
What do "quid pro quo" and "habeas corpus" mean? Why do plants have Latin names? Why do families, towns, countries, and even soccer teams have Latin mottoes? What do the Latin epitaphs in churches say? What are the words of Mozart''s "Requiem?" These are just a few of the topics covered in this comprehensive guide to Latin for the layman. With wit and clear language, the Latin phrases and words that surround us and compose our contemporary vocabulary are exposed and decoded. Entertaining and informative, this study proves that Latin is anything but dead.
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