Description
Book SynopsisTore Janson tells the history of Latin from origins to present. He offers persuasive arguments for its value and gives direct access to its fascinating worlds, past and present. He describes how Latin spread through the classical world, its renewed importance in the Middle Ages, and its survival into modern times. He shows how spoken and written Latin evolved in different places and its central role in European history and culture. Brilliantly conceived and writtenwith the same light touch as the author's bestselling history of languages, this book is a masterpiece of adroit synthesis.
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition Natural History of Latin is an authoritative introduction to arguably the most influential language of all time. Chicago Tribune
This always readable book is full of interest. The Scotsman
It is hard to imagine how this book could be improved... From now on, if anyone who has never studied Latin askes me to recommend a short, readable book in which they can find out about the history of Latin and get a feel for the grammar, I will be able to answer unhesitatingly. Linguist List
Table of ContentsPART I LATIN AND THE ROMANS; PART II LATIN AND EUROPE; PART III ABOUT THE GRAMMAR; PART IV BASIC VOCABULARY; PART V COMMON PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
