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A Smattering of Latin: Get classical with trivia, quizzes and fun

Hardback

Main Details

Title A Smattering of Latin: Get classical with trivia, quizzes and fun
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Simon James
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 185,Width 135
Category/GenreLanguage - history and general works
Humour
ISBN/Barcode 9781911042228
ClassificationsDewey:470
Audience
General
Illustrations Black and white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint Portico
Publication Date 11 August 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This fun, absorbing book, packed with quirky bite-sized lists, quizzes and trivia, is an exploration of the Latin language, aiming to prove that it is as vibrant and relevant today as it was 2,500 years ago. It includes sections on Latin in the movies, US state mottoes and place names, and also some choice snippets from real Latin poetry from Catullus, Horace and Virgil, with evocative translations. It contains a fascinating section on the Roman emperors and what they got up to, and gives the basics of the language itself for anyone who would like to learn it. Quizzes allow the reader to guess the names of famous books, songs and James Bond films, cunningly translated into Latin. From the spells in Harry Potter to the use of Latin in Asterix, to the Latin terms that litter law and medicine to the meaning behind UK football club mottoes, this book is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to brush up their Latin, whether they studied it at school or not.

Author Biography

Simon James teaches Latin at Westminster School. He is the author of the London Film Guide.