The Great Dictionary of Latin Quotes and Phrases

The Great Dictionary of Latin Quotes and Phrases

The Latin language, which had a special status in the ancient world, did not lose its influence even after the fall of the Roman Empire. Latin remained the language of science, the official language of many states, and played an... important role in international relations. It continues to exist today in the form of quotes and fixed phrases that are widely used in European languages without translation. "The Great Dictionary of Latin Quotes" contains about 9500 Latin quotes, proverbs, sayings, and mottos with indications of their origin and pronunciation features: these are aphorisms tested by time. The publication includes sayings not only from the classical Roman period but also later ones that emerged in the Middle Ages and Modern Times. The book will be useful for students, philologists, and anyone interested in languages.

Author: Константин Душенко, Григорий Багриновский

Printhouse: Azbuka

Series: Thoughts and Ideas in Quotes and Aphorisms

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2023

ISBN: 9785389232167

Number of pages: 912

Size: 240x147x42 mm

Cover type: hard

Weight: 1028 g

ID: 1669728

The Latin language, which had a special status in the ancient world, did not lose its influence even after the fall of the Roman Empire. Latin remained the language of science, the official language of many states, and played an important role in international relations. It continues to exist today in the form of quotes and fixed phrases that are widely used in European languages without translation. "The Great Dictionary of Latin Quotes" contains about 9500 Latin quotes, proverbs, sayings, and mottos with indications of their origin and pronunciation features: these are aphorisms tested by time. The publication includes sayings not only from the classical Roman period but also later ones that emerged in the Middle Ages and Modern Times. The book will be useful for students, philologists, and anyone interested in languages.

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