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Wheelock's Latin (6th ed., rev.)

Part of the The Wheelock's Latin series series
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The classic, singlevolume introductory Latin textbook, introduced in 1956 and still the bestselling and most highly regarded textbook of its kind.

Wheelock's Latin, sixth edition, revised, has all the features that have made it the bestselling singlevolume beginning Latin textbook, many of them revised and expanded: o 40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings based on ancient Roman authors o Selftutorial exercises with an answer key for independent study o An extensive EnglishLatin/ LatinEnglish vocabulary section o A rich selection of original Latin readings unlike other textbooks which contain primarily madeup Latin texts o Etymological aids Also includes maps of the Mediterranean, Italy and the Aegean area, as well as numerous photographs illustrating aspects of classical culture, mythology, and historical and literary figures presented in the chapter readings. o The leading selftutorial Latin program. Also great for college and accelerated high school courses. o Wheelock's Latin is the topselling Latin reference in the US. o Interest and enrolments in Latin have been steadily rising in the U.S. for the past 20 years. Onehalf million people are currently enrolled in Latin classes, and at least 10,000 teachers, professors and graduate assistants are teaching the language in America.

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Product Details
Collins Press
0062016563 / 9780062016560
eBook (EPUB)
12/10/2010
English
510 pages
Copy: 20%; print: 20%
Reprint. Description based on print version record. Previous ed.: New York: HarperResource, 2000.