{"product_id":"the-natural-histories-of-pliny-the-elder-an-advanced-reader-and-grammar-review-paperback-softback-9780806142159","title":"The Natural Histories of Pliny the Elder; An Advanced Reader and Grammar Review (Paperback \/ softback) 9780806142159","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Natural Histories of Pliny the Elder\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Advanced Reader and Grammar Review\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eP. L. Chambers (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780806142159\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 15 January 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e172 pages, 1 map\u003cbr\u003e27.9 x 21.6 x 1.3 cm, 0.486 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFor students of Latin - even those at an advanced level - reading original works by Latin authors can be daunting. Students must remember a seemingly endless array of grammatical rules and vocabulary, and often the material to be translated seems dull and lengthy beyond endurance. Here P. L. Chambers overcomes these challenges through her engaging presentation of the writings of Pliny the Elder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePliny the Elder (23-79 a.d.) was a military officer and imperial administrator of the early Roman Empire. His avid interest in natural phenomena led him to write the \u003ci\u003eNatural Histories\u003c\/i\u003e, an encyclopedic work encompassing subjects as diverse as astronomy, geography, biology, zoology, botany, medicine, and gemology. The passages from the \u003ci\u003eNatural Histories\u003c\/i\u003e included here for translation are enjoyable to read and revealing of what first-century Romans thought about their world. Accompanying the Latin texts are the following features: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick grammatical reviews at the start of each chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples from the Latin passages that demonstrate relevant grammatical topics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSentence exercises based on the original text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd-of-chapter vocabulary lists specific to the chapter readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrammatical tables at the end of the book for quick reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA glossary that includes basic vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA teacher's key, available to instructors upon request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eClassroom-tested by the author, this appealing reader motivates students to continue their study of Latin and provides a welcome alternative for instructors seeking accessible textbooks for their students.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"University of Oklahoma Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52551741374744,"sku":"9780806142159","price":18.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-natural-histories-of-pliny-the-elder-an-advanced-reader-and-grammar-review-paperback-softback-9780806142159","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}