Latin Phrase Book [Paperback]

This classic textbook consists of a large collection of Latin idioms and phrases organised by topic. Originally published in German asLateinische Phraseologie, it was translated into English from the sixth German edition with supplementary words and phrases by H.W. Auden.

This has been the standard textbook, covering every sphere of activity known to the Romans, from domestic life to politics, law, religion and warfare. It lists in each category all the main expressions used in classical Latin, and concludes with a 50 page index. An indispensible guide to anyone wishing to write, or understand, the language.

1. The world and nature
2. Space and time
3. Parts of The human body
4. Properties of the human body
5. Human life: its various relations
6. The Mind; its functions
7. Arts and sciences
8. Speech and writing
9. Emotions, character
10. Virtue and vice
11. Religion
12. Domestic Life
13. Commerce and agriculture
14. The state
15. Law and Justice
16. Military matters
17. Naval mattes
18. Miscellaneous
19. Proverbs
Index