A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases

Author/Contributor(s):	Morwood, James
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Date:	12/03/1998
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

This authoritative guide provides an enlightening account of the meaning and history of over 1000 phrases, sayings, mottoes, and proverbs that have entered the English language, translated with examples of usage and fascinating explanations of their first occurrence. A detailed A-Z appendix lists all Latin authors from Augustine to Virgil, together with details of their life and work. A thematic index offers immediate access to the maxims and phrases relating to such topics as death, betrayal, gossip, love, and money.