De Agri Cultura C. VII Et VIII Cum Adnotationibus Henrici Keilii [Latin]

By Heinrich Keil and Marcus Porcius Cato

De Agri Cultura (On Agriculture), written by Marcus Porcius Cato (Cato the Elder), is the oldest surviving work of Latin prose. This edition presents chapters VII and VIII of the text, accompanied by annotations from the renowned classical scholar Heinrich Keil. Cato's treatise provides invaluable insights into Roman agricultural practices, estate management, and rural life during the 2nd century BC. It covers a wide range of topics, including crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and the duties of a Roman landowner. This edition offers both the original Latin text and scholarly commentary, making it an essential resource for students and scholars of classical history, Latin literature, and agricultural history. Keil's notes elucidate grammatical intricacies and historical context, enhancing the reader's understanding of this seminal work.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Latin
• ISBN: 1023987503
• ISBN13: 9781023987509
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"