Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary

This edition of the Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary offers 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 45,000 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 appendices on historical, mythological, and geographical names; money, dates, times, weights and measures; plus poetic metre 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.

ISBN 019861005X   Pages 491 ISBN13 9780198610052 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Oxford University Press   Weight (grammes) 513 Imprint Oxford University Press   Published in Oxford Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780198602835 Publication date 02 Jun 2005   Height (mm) 196 Library of Congress 2005048828   Width (mm) 129 DEWEY 473.21   Spine width (mm) 38 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level General

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