Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar Contributor(s): Greenough, James B. (Author), Allen, J. H. (Author), Kittredge, G. L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0486448061 ISBN-13: 9780486448060 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: A venerable resource for more than a century, this is still regarded by students and teachers as the finest Latin grammar reference available. Concise, comprehensive, and well organized, it is unrivaled in depth and clarity, placing a wealth of advice on usage, vocabulary, diction, composition, and syntax within easy reach of all levels. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Latin |
Dewey: 478.242 |
LCCN: 2005053777 |
Series: Dover Books on Language |
Physical Information: 0.99" H x 6.98" W x 8.48" (1.34 lbs) 512 pages |
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Publisher Description: A venerable resource for more than a century, Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar is still regarded by students and teachers as the finest Latin reference grammar available. Concise, comprehensive, and well organized, it is unrivaled in depth and clarity, placing a wealth of advice on usage, vocabulary, diction, composition, and syntax within easy reach of Latin scholars at all levels. This sourcebook's three-part treatment starts with words and forms, covering parts of speech, declensions, and conjugations. The second part, syntax, explores cases, moods, and tenses. The concluding section offers information on archaic usages, Latin verse, and prose composition, among other subjects. Extensive appendixes feature a glossary of terms and indexes. Students of history, religion, and literature will find lasting value in this modestly priced edition of a classic guide to Latin. |