A major publication by colleagues from UMR 8167: Latin for absolute beginners by Jonathan Cornillon and Florian Barrière

29 May 2019

Jonathan Cornillon, Florian Barrière*Latin pour grands débutants*Paris, PUF, 2019

384 p., 17.5 x 24 cm
ISBN : 978-2-13-081100-8
date de parution : 27/02/2019

In twenty lessons, this textbook offers a journey through the Latin language, literature and civilisation, which will be of interest to literary scholars, historians and philosophers alike. It is aimed at absolute beginners who want to start learning Latin at university or in preparatory classes for the grandes écoles.

Authentic texts and a wide range of exercises enable students to put into practice what they have learned in the lessons. Answers or hints are provided for some exercises to enable students to work independently. Finally, the various lessons provide an opportunity to look at the history of Rome and Latinity over the centuries, from the foundation of Rome to the medieval period.

Summary

Unit 1 : The mythical origins of Rome
Unit 2 : The founding of Rome
Unit 3 : The rural roots of Roman society
Unit 4 : Augustus and the Empire
Unit 5 : People and Aristocracy in Roman Society
Unit 6: Dying in Rome
Unit 7: Rome and Carthage
Unit 8: The Circus and Amphitheatre Games
Unit 9: The Conspiracy of Catilina
Unit 10: The Roman Army
Unit 11: Eoquence and Rhetoric
Unit 12: Philosophy in the Roman World
Unit 13: Religion in Rome
Unit 14: Christianity
Unit 15: The Theatre
Unit 16: Rome and the Barbarians
Unit 17: Correspondence
Unit 18 : Love in Rome
Unit 19: Satire
Unit 20: Wealth and Trade

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