Latin for the Illiterati: A Modern Guide to an Ancient Language

A comprehensive compendium of more than 7,000 Latin words, expressions, phrases, and sayings taken from the world of art, music, law, philosophy, theology, medicine and the theatre, as well as witty remarks and sage advice from ancient writers such as Virgil, Ovid, Cicero, and more.

Author: Jon R. Stone
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 04/01/2009
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.72d
ISBN: 9780415777674

About the Author

Jon R. Stone is a best-selling author and a Professor of Religious Studies at California State University, Long Beach. He is the author of More Latin for the Illiterati: A Guide to Everyday Medical, Legal, and Religious Latin, The Routledge Book of World Proverbs and The Routledge Dictionary of Latin Quotations, also published by Routledge.