Wheelocks Latin

ISBN: 0060783710

EAN: 9780060783716

Category: Foreign Language Study / Latin

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Release Date: 06/01/2005

Synopsis: The classic, singlevolume introductory Latin textbook, introduced in 1956 and still the bestselling and most highly regarded textbook of its kind.Wheelocks Latin, sixth edition, revised, has all the features that have made it the bestselling singlevolume beginning Latin textbook, many of them revised and expanded:o 40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authorso Selftutorial exercises with an answer key for independent studyo An extensive EnglishLatin/ LatinEnglish vocabulary sectiono A rich selection of original Latin readings unlike other textbooks which contain primarily madeup Latin textso Etymological aidsAlso includes maps of the Mediterranean, Italy and the Aegean area, as well as numerous photographs illustrating aspects of classical culture, mythology, and historical and literary figures presented in the chapter readings.o The leading selftutorial Latin program. Also great for college and accelerated high school courses.o Wheelocks Latin is the topselling Latin reference in the US.o Interest and enrolments in Latin have been steadily rising in the U.S. for the past 20 years. Onehalf million people are currently enrolled in Latin classes, and at least 10,000 teachers, professors and graduate assistants are teaching the language in America.

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Wheelocks Latin

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Edition: 6

Height: 1.28 inches

Width: 7.37 inches

Length: 9.21 inches

Weight: 35.27 oz

Pages: 560