Publisher's Synopsis
""A Straight Road to Caesar: For Beginners in Latin"" is a book written by George W. Waite and originally published in 1891. The book is designed to be a beginner's guide to learning Latin, specifically with the goal of being able to read Julius Caesar's ""Gallic Wars"" in its original language. The book begins with an introduction to the basics of Latin grammar, including verb conjugation, noun declension, and sentence structure. It then moves on to introduce vocabulary and phrases commonly found in Caesar's writing, with exercises and translations provided to aid in comprehension. Throughout the book, Waite emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of Caesar's writing, and provides background information on the political and military events of the time. He also includes notes on the pronunciation of Latin, as well as tips for memorization and study. Overall, ""A Straight Road to Caesar"" is a comprehensive and accessible guide for anyone interested in learning Latin, and specifically for those interested in reading Caesar's ""Gallic Wars"" in its original language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
