Selected Lives Of Nepos; With Notes And Vocabulary

Language: English

Published by Alpha Editions, 2020

9354306519 / 9789354306518

  • Softcover
  • New
See all details

Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, GermanyAHA-BUCH GmbH

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since August 14, 2006

Softcover

Condition: New

£ 26.58

£ 29.75 shipping 
Ships from Germany to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Lives that shaped Rome.Perfect for beginner Latin readers.George Davis Chase's Selected Lives of Nepos gathers Cornelius Nepos's most direct and compact biographies into a lucid classical literature anthology and latin biographies collection. Nepos, writing in first century BC Rome, offers clear, economical portraits of ancient roman lives and the historical figures of Rome whose deeds and reputations illuminate the moral and civic concerns of the late Republic. Chase's explanatory notes and appended vocabulary are calibrated for latin language study, so the volume functions equally well as an educational classics resource, a student Latin textbook and an exam preparation resource; it is simultaneously a readable ancient history reference for newcomers and a dependable companion for seasoned classicists. Chase explains idiom and highlights background that often confounds beginners, making translation and contextual reading more straightforward without diluting the original tone. Teachers will appreciate the selection's graded suitability for class use, while self-directed learners find the apparatus ideal for steady progression in grammar and comprehension. The prose is brisk and unadorned, meant to instruct as much as to interest, and that simplicity is precisely why cornelius nepos lives have remained a preferred starting point for beginner latin readers. Casual enthusiasts will find immediate, human sketches of reputation and example, while collectors of classic-literature will value a faithful, student-friendly edition that preserves the author's plain style without modernising his voice beyond recognition. More than a classroom text, Nepos's sketches provide a direct window onto first century BC Rome, a compact literary bridge to personalities and public ideals that shaped Roman memory and later historiography. Read widely and thoughtfully.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.…

Seller Inventory # 9789354306518

Title
Selected Lives Of Nepos; With Notes And Vocabulary
Author
George Davis Chase
Publisher
Alpha Editions
Publication year
2020
Condition
Neu
Binding
Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
9354306519
ISBN 13
9789354306518
Item weight
421 grams
Dimensions
229x152x15 mm

AHA-BUCH GmbH

Einbeck, Germany

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since August 14, 2006

Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.

Item7 to 10 business days5 to 7 business days
First item£ 29.75£ 38.24
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Bank Wire Transfer
  • Check
  • Paypal

Store description

Das Unternehmen AHA-BUCH GmbH: Seit der Gründung von AHA-BUCH im Juli 2005 ist unser Hauptziel, zufriedenen Kunden so schnell und so preisgünstig wie möglich ihren Bücherwunsch zu erfüllen. Unsere Firma beschäftigt 16 Mitarbeiter, die nur ein Ziel kennen: den Kunden und seine Wünsche! Auf über 3700 m2 Fläche haben wir über 100.000 Bücher, Modernes Antiquariat und Spiele auf Lager.

Specialty

Kinderbücher & Kinderhör Casetten, German Books, Software, Natur & Tiere, Ratgeber, Sachbücher, Englische Bücher, Medizin & Gesundheit, Universität & Studium

Seller's business information

AHA-BUCH GmbH

Garlebsen 48
Einbeck, Germany 37574