Dictionary Of Latin Quotations, Proverbs, Maxims, And Mottos: Classical And Mediaeval, Including Law Terms And Phrases, With A Selection Of Greek Quot

By Anonymous and Henry Thomas Riley

Book Overview

The Dictionary of Latin Quotations, Proverbs, Maxims, and Mottos: Classical and Mediaeval, Including Law Terms and Phrases, with a Selection of Greek Quotations, written by Henry Thomas Riley in 1866, is a comprehensive reference book that provides a vast collection of Latin quotations, proverbs, maxims, and mottos from classical and medieval times, including law terms and phrases. The book also includes a selection of Greek quotations. This dictionary offers a wealth of knowledge and insight into the Latin language and its usage in various contexts. The book is organized alphabetically, making it easy to navigate and find specific quotes or phrases. Each entry includes the original Latin text, along with an English translation and an explanation of its meaning and historical significance. The Dictionary of Latin Quotations, Proverbs, Maxims, and Mottos is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the Latin language and its cultural heritage. It is a timeless reference book that continues to be relevant and useful even in the modern era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164620819
• ISBN13: 9781164620815
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 562 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"