Latin For Dummies

by Hull, Clifford A.; Perkins, Steven R.; Barr, Tracy L.

• ISBN13: 9780764554315
• ISBN10: 076455431X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-22
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Packed with tons of examples and sample dialogues Make sense of Latin in no time! Noli timere! (no-lee tih-may-reh) As the Romans would say, " Have no fear!" You' ll be reading and speaking Latin in a flash with this friendly guide, which covers all Latin language essentials, including grammar, usage, and vocabulary. You' ll even see how to use Latin in modern situations, from the law to medicine to impressing your friends at cocktail parties. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English " Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Get smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carteâ„¢ Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com

Author Biography

Clifford A. Hull has taught Latin, Greek, medical terminology, and classical mythology.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
Part I: Getting Started	7	(56)
You Already know a Little Latin	9	(14)
The Nitty Gritty: Basic Latin Grammar	23	(24)
Salve! Hello! Greetings and Introductions	47	(16)
Part II: Latin in Action	63	(132)
The Roman Family and Social Structure	65	(20)
Food and Housing in Roman Life	85	(16)
The Roman Calendar	101	(24)
The Roman Army	125	(16)
Roman Entertainment and Sports	141	(16)
Roman Government	157	(22)
More Lasting Than Bronze: Latin Literature	179	(16)
Part III: Latin in the Modern World	195	(98)
Latin in Law	197	(20)
Latin in Medicine	217	(16)
Latin in the Church	233	(20)
Latin in Zoology and Botany	253	(10)
Translating and Reading Latin	263	(18)
Mottoes, Sayings, and Quotes: Cocktail Party Latin	281	(12)
Part IV: The Par of Tens	293	(18)
Ten Loanwords from Latin	295	(2)
Ten False Friends: Common Mistakes in Latin	297	(4)
Ten Helpful Latin-Related Web Sites	301	(4)
Ten Common Latin Abbreviations	305	(2)
Ten Common Latin Prefixes	307	(2)
Ten Important Latin Suffixes	309	(2)
Part V: Appendices	311	(38)
Appendix A: Verb and Noun Tables	313	(12)
Appendix B: Mini-Dictionary	325	(16)
Appendix C: Fun & Games Answers	341	(8)
Index	349