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OverviewAs entertaining as it is addictive and informative, VENI, VIDI, VICI has more than 1,000 Latin words and phrases to help you intelligently insult, compliment, or comment on anything at all. This book contains more than 1,000 Latin words and phrases, with a direct translation, actual meaning or English equivalent, and pronounciation for each one. With a new introduction and updated explanations, this timeless advice and wisdom is just as relevant today as it was in ancient Rome: ""Audacter calumniare semper aliquid haeret"" - Slander boldly, something always sticks ""Corpus valet sed aegrotat crumena"" - What good is health if you can't afford to enjoy it ""Militiae species amor est"" - Love is a kind of military service This updated edition includes revised explanations for each phrase, aimed at how modern readers would be able to use the Latin in conversation, along with updated pronunciation throughout the book, based on the most recent conventions for Latin pronunciation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Eugene H. Ehrlich , Margaret a BruciaPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: HarperCollins Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 20.50cm Weight: 0.252kg ISBN: 9780061768033ISBN 10: 0061768030 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 01 January 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Language: English & Latin Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationEugene Ehrlich wrote and edited numerous reference books on language, including the original Oxford American Dictionary and Amo, Amas, Amat and More. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |