Written with humor and illustrated with cartoons, this modern,user-friendly text places grammar lessons in historical context, and offers a series of fascinating glimpses of the cultura and history of ancient Rome. Each chapter consists of:* Grammar with model sentences, practice exercises, amusing illustrations, and summary * Reading passages taken directly from Latin literature with a generous glossary * Vocabulary Exercises, including English-to-Latin and the study of derivations and Latin expressions in modern use. Ideal for classroom use or independent study, the text includes a full answer key for exercises, appendices with grammar tables and an easy-reference vocabulary list, notes on Latin authors, a time chart of important dates, and a glossary of major individuals. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.