This classic text for beginners not only presents systematic coverage of vocabulary and grammar but also offers insights into Greek history and culture. Along with selections from the works of ancient authors, it features numerous illustrations of sites, sculptures, and paintings. Other helpful features include exercises, glossaries, and a complete grammatical appendix. Reprint of the Allyn & Bacon, Boston, 1928 edition.
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Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar by James B Greenough, J. H. Allen, G. L. Kittredge, A. A. Howard, Benj. L. D'Ooge A venerable resource for more than a century, this is the finest Latin grammar reference available. Concise, comprehensive, and well organized, it places a wealth of advice on usage, vocabulary, diction, composition, and syntax.
Kaegi's Greek Grammar by Adolf Kaegi, James A Kleist, James A Kleist An excellent tool for helping students achieve literacy in Greek, this acclaimed grammar features easy-to-understand sentences and a format that provides quick answers to questions about forms and syntax.
The Gallic War by Julius Caesar, H. J. Edwards The only chronicle by an ancient general of his own campaigns, this eloquent history offers priceless details about Gaul, Germany, and Britain during the 1st century B.C. Includes 6 maps, 7 figures.
Gildersleeve's Latin Grammar by B. L. Gildersleeve, G. Lodge Since 1867, students and teachers have turned to this famous guide to grammar and usage. The work of a legendary teacher, it is celebrated for its lucid and comprehensive treatment.
Greek and Roman Lives by Plutarch, John Dryden, Arthur Hugh Clough Written early in the 2nd century, Plutarch's Lives offers richly detailed and anecdotal profiles of some of the ancient world's mightiest and most influential figures, including those of Alexander the Great, Cicero, and Julius Caesar.
History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, Richard Crawley Thucydides' chronicle of the disastrous 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta resonates with tales of heroism and villainy, deeds of courage and desperation, and the eternal folly of human conflict.
The Annals by Tacitus, Alfred John Church, William Jackson Brodribb This vital chronicle of Imperial Rome, written by the era's great historian, spans A.D. 14-68 and paints incisive psychological portraits of major figures, from Tiberius to Nero.
History of Greek Culture by Jacob Burckhardt Monumental survey explores regional variations, virtues, and faults of city-states, discusses the fine arts, examines poesy and music, and presents perceptive accounts of enduring Greek achievements in philosophy, science, and oratory. 80 photographs, 25 black-and-white illustrations.
Gesenius' Hebrew Grammar by Gesenius, E. Kautzsch, A. E. Cowley One of the most comprehensive books on the Hebrew language, this volume covers all aspects: word roots and derivatives, prefixes and suffixes, syntax and pronunciation.
The Great Roman-Jewish War by Flavius Josephus An eyewitness account of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire from 66–70 AD provides an essential background for an understanding of the beginnings of both Christianity and modern Judaism.
