Collins Latin Concise Dictionary (Collins Language) [Paperback]

HarperCollins Publishers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2003 | ISBN-10: 006053690X | ISBN-13: 978-0060536909 | Edition: Bilingual

A New Look at Language

The complete Latin dictionary and grammar -- two books in one

Comprehensive treatment of the vocabulary of texts read in high school and college

Full step-by-step Latin grammar section

Detailed verb tables covering 120 regular verbs and more than 300 irregular verbs

Supplements on Roman history, life, and culture

Special section of Latin words and phrases used in contemporary English: carpe diem, quid pro quo, etc.

All the information you need to know to translate the classics by Virgil, Livy, or Cicero

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Product Details

• Paperback: 600 pages
• Publisher: Collins Reference; Bilingual edition (July 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006053690X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060536909
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Instruction > Latin

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, August 11, 2003

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T. Warner "SPQR" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collins Latin Concise Dictionary (Collins Language) (Paperback)

This is the best single book Latin reference I have ever seen. The book contains:

Clear, extensive dictionary.

Clear grammar explanations and lots of good examples (which most books frankly lack), of tricky things like "cases".

A section on Latin phrases in use today.

Information on things like the Roman calendar, measures, money and so on.

The only drawback is the smallish format which makes them crunch up some of the information a bit. But its not too bad.

If you are learning Latin this is a good book to take along.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Latin Concise Dictionary, August 31, 2004

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Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collins Latin Concise Dictionary (Collins Language) (Paperback)

There are approximately 160T entries in this volume. It covers

the supplemental history and culture for a plurality of latin

words and derivations. Sample definitions are as follows:

o stega-deck

o laboro- to do work

o sperata-bride

It is easy to read. Definitions are set forth in standard English. The volume is comprehensive . As such, it is an excellent value for the price charged. The work would be valuable for a plurality of latin scholars, journalists and

a wide constituency of stakeholders in academe.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best value, November 17, 2007

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Eric N. Landstrom (Nevis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collins Latin Concise Dictionary (Collins Language) (Paperback)

I found the Collins Latin Dictionary in my local bookstore featuring both Latin to English and English to Latin. The dictionary is a medium sized book that is easy to handle--which is to say, for a dictionary, it is relatively small. The dictionary is a good value for the price. Given its scope and relatively small size, the only caveat is that it lacks references to some specialized theological terms. Overall I'd buy this dictionary again.