Veni, Vidi, Vici : Conquer Your Enemies and Impress Your Friends with Everyday Latin

English

ISBN: 0061768030

EAN: 9780061768033

Category: Foreign Language Study / Latin

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Release Date: 04/10/2012

Synopsis: Sound Smarter, Look Better, and Live Longer with Everyday Latin.Veni, Vidi, Vici is a treasure trove of more than 1,000 Latin words and phrases to help you intelligently insult adversaries, compliment lovers, or comment on anything at all. Each entry is accompanied by a direct translation, classical pronunciation, and witty exploration of the real meaning. As entertaining as it is informative, this updated edition of Eugene Ehrlichs classic guide includes a new introduction and updated explanations alongside timeless wisdom on such topics as: Political strategy: Audacter calumniare semper aliquid haeret (Slander boldly, something always sticks.) Tough economic times: Corpus valet sed aegrotat crumena (What good is health if you cant afford to enjoy it?) The art of flattery: Dea certe (Assuredly a goddess.) Love and heartbreak: Militiae species amor est (Love is a kind of military service.) Et plura! (And more!)

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Veni, Vidi, Vici : Conquer Your Enemies and Impress Your Friends with Everyday Latin

Illustrated: No

Format: Paperback

Edition: 2

Height: 0.83 inches

Width: 5.38 inches

Length: 8.13 inches

Weight: 8.01 oz

Pages: 336