From Augustus to Nero - An Intermediate Latin Reader

Informationen zum Autor Garrett G. Fagan is Associate Professor of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and History, The Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of Bathing in the Roman World (1999) and has also written a wide range of articles on the Roman world and pseudoarchaeology. Klappentext The reigns of the Julio-Claudian emperors were characterized by murder and debauchery. This book presents a narrative of these reigns! ranging from Augustus to Nero! with passages in original Latin from Tacitus! Suetonius and Seneca. The text accordingly exposes Augustus' adulterous affairs; the depraved Tiberius; the extravagance and madness of Caligula; the ineffective Claudius; and Nero's artistic pretensions. Featuring a comprehensive introduction! detailed notes and an appreciation of each writer! the volume is essential reading for students who have completed an introductory Latin course. Zusammenfassung This reader contains selections from Tacitus! Suetonius and Seneca on the reigns of the first five Roman emperors. Aimed at students moving on to genuine! unsimplified Latin prose after completing an introductory Latin course! it includes notes on grammar and translation! a full vocabulary! and historical and literary comment. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. Augustus; 2. Tiberius; 3. Caligula (Gaius); 4. Claudius; 5. Nero; Vocabulary.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Garrett G Fagan, Garrett G. Fagan, Garrett G. (Pennsylvania State University) Fagan, Garrett G. Murgatroyd Fagan, Paul Murgatroyd, Paul (McMaster University Murgatroyd
• Edition: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 23.03.2006
• EAN: 9780521528047
• ISBN: 978-0-521-52804-7
• Pages: 226
• Thèmes: Cambridge Intermediate Latin Readers; Cambridge Intermediate Latin Readers
• Catégories: Ecole et pédagogie > Lectures/interprétations/auxiliaires de lecture; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Littérature générale et comparée