Wheelock's Latin 7th Edition (the Wheelock's Latin Series) [Paperback]

Generations of students have learned Latin with this classic introductory textbook that remainsthe most highly regarded and bestselling single-volume of its kind.

Wheelock’s Latin 7th Editionretains its signature core of authentic Latin readings—curated from the works of Cicero, Vergil, and other major Roman authors of classical literature, drama, and poetry, as well as inscriptions, artifacts, and even authentic graffiti—that demonstrate the ancient Romans’ everyday use of Latin: Latin as a living language.

With expanded English-Latin/Latin-English vocabulary sections, tightly retooled comprehension and discussion questions, self-tutorial exercises, translation tips, etymological aids, maps, and dozens of photos and illustrations that capture aspects of classical culture and mythology,Wheelock’s Latin 7th Editionis the essential resource for students beginning their journey into the heart of the classical world.

For nearly sixty years,Wheelock's Latinhas remained the opitmus liber of beginning Latin textbooks.

When Professor Frederic M. Wheelock'sLatinfirst appeared in 1956, the reviews extolled its thoroughness, organization, and conciseness; one reviewer predicted that the book might well become the standard text for introducing students to elementary Latin. Now, nearly six decades later, that prediction has certainly proved accurate.

This new edition ofWheelock's Latinhas all of the features, many of them improved and expanded, that have made it the bestselling single-volume beginning Latin textbook:

• 40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings drawn from the works of Rome's major prose and verse writers;
• Self-tutorial exercises, each with an answer key, for independent study;
• An extensive English–Latin/Latin–English vocabulary section;
• A rich selection of original Latin rl£P