Publisher's Synopsis
Now in paperback, The Pocket Oxford Latin Dictionary is a thoroughly revised edition of the classic Routledge Latin Dictionary (1913) The work has been extensively updated by James Morwood, Head of Classics at Harrow School and one of the authors of the extremely successful Oxford Latin Course . More comprehensive than any of its rivals the dictionary it offers:;* Over 60,000 entries;* Indications of differences in meaning, style, and context * Detailed appendices of historical personalities, mythological characters, and geographical names;This book is intended for students - mainly school, but some interest for university students and anybody with an interest in the Latin language and ancient history; local and church historians; word-origin enthusiasts.
