Latin Matters by Simon James

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Latin Matters by Simon James

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Regular price $15.49
Condition - very good
3 in stock
Summary

As a Latin schoolmaster, Simon James frequently comes across challenges of "boring" (in other words difficult), "irrelevant," and "dead" … and it isn't always just the pupils. Latin is one of those tricky subjects that comes under assault from all kinds of non cognoscenti who claim its anachronistic tendencies an easy target.

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Latin Matters by Simon James

As a Latin schoolmaster, Simon James frequently comes across challenges of "boring" (in other words difficult), "irrelevant," and "dead" … and it isn't always just the pupils. Latin is one of those tricky subjects that comes under assault from all kinds of non cognoscenti who claim its anachronistic tendencies an easy target. 'Latin Matters' is the first of a series of books from Portico that set out to show why seemingly difficult subjects can actually be interesting, relevant and well worth studying. From the spells of Harry Potter to the use of Latin in Asterix, from the Latin terms that litter law and medicine to the meaning behind your football club’s motto, Simon James has pulled together a fascinating treasure trove of language quirks to show how this ancient language remains both important and contemporary
Simon James teaches Latin at Westminster school in London, where he has lived and worked for many years. An avid cinephile, he is also the author of The London Film Location Guide.
SKU GOR002264457
ISBN 13 9781906032319
ISBN 10 1906032319
Title Latin Matters
Author Simon James
Condition very good
Binding type Hardback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2008-08-04
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
Note This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us