Reading Medieval Latin by Keith Sidwell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Reading Medieval Latin by Keith Sidwell Reading Medieval Latin is an anthology of Medieval Latin texts, arranged chronologically and thematically with introductions, commentaries and a vocabulary of nonclassical words and meanings. It is a language textbook, designed to introduce students with one year or more of Latin to the Latin writing and culture of the period A.D. 550-1200. It is the only systematic introduction for students to all types of Medieval Latin writing. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Reading Medieval Latin is an anthology of Medieval Latin texts, arranged chronologically and thematically with introductions, commentaries and a vocabulary of nonclassical words and meanings. It is a language textbook, designed to introduce students with one year or more of Latin to the Latin writing and culture of the period A.D. 550-1200. It is the only systematic introduction for students to all types of Medieval Latin writing. Notes Reading Medieval Latin is an anthology of medieval Latin texts, arranged chronologically and thematically with introductions, commentaries, and a vocabulary of non-classical words and meanings. It is a language textbook, designed to introduce students with one year or more of Latin to the Latin writing and culture of the period AD 550-1200. It is the only systematic introduction for students to all types of medieval Latin writing. Author Biography Keith Sidwell is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies, University of Calgary. He has written on Greek drama, later Greek literature - including most recently Lucian: Chattering Courtesans and Other Sardonic Sketches (2004) - and on Neo-Latin writing and is a co-author of the Reading Greek and Reading Latin series, and author of Reading Medieval Latin (1995). Table of Contents Introduction; Part I. The Foundations of Christian Latin: 1. Education; 2. Liturgy and divine office; 3. The Bible; 4. The Church fathers; 5. The new Christian genres; Part II. Early Medieval Latin: 6. Hiberno-Latin; 7. Anglo-Latin; 8. Continental Latin; 9. The Carolingian Renaissance; 10. The Ottonian Renaissance; Part III. From the End of the Ottonian Renaissance (1002) to the Concordat of Worms (1122): 11. The Norman conquests; 12. The Investiture Contest; 13. The First Crusade; 14. Philosophy and theology; 15. Poetry; Part IV. The Twelfth-Century Renaissance: 16. The schools and the scholastic method; 17. The religious life; 18. Theology and philosophy; 19. Historical writing; 20. Court literature; Grammar; Orthography; Note on vocabulary; Vocabulary. Review "Keith Sidwell promises his readers a selection of Medieval Latin readings that will give a relatively unskilled Latinist a sound introduction to Medieval Latin from the beginnings of Christian Latin to the twelfth-century Renaissance. Sidwells book in fact offers his readers even more than he promises. His impressive knowledge of numerous aspects of medieval studies, his lively sense of human interest, and his enjoyment of the humorous make Reading Medieval Latin an illuminating and stimulating study of the Middle Ages." Bryn Mawr Classical Review Review Quote "Keith Sidwell promises his readers a selection of Medieval Latin readings that will give a relatively unskilled Latinist a sound introduction to Medieval Latin from the beginnings of Christian Latin to the twelfth-century Renaissance. Sidwells book in fact offers his readers even more than he promises. His impressive knowledge of numerous aspects of medieval studies, his lively sense of human interest, and his enjoyment of the humorous make Reading Medieval Latin an illuminating and stimulating study of the Middle Ages." Bryn Mawr Classical Review Promotional "Headline" An anthology of chronologically and thematically arranged medieval Latin texts aimed at students with one year or more of Latin. Description for Bookstore Reading Medieval Latin is an anthology of medieval Latin texts, arranged chronologically and thematically with introductions, commentaries, and a vocabulary of non-classical words and meanings. It is a language textbook, designed to introduce students with one year or more of Latin to the Latin writing and culture of the period AD 550-1200. Description for Library Reading Medieval Latin is an anthology of medieval Latin texts, arranged chronologically and thematically with introductions, commentaries, and a vocabulary of non-classical words and meanings. It is a language textbook, designed to introduce students with one year or more of Latin to the Latin writing and culture of the period AD 550-1200. Details ISBN052144747X Author Keith Sidwell Short Title READING MEDIEVAL LATIN Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 052144747X ISBN-13 9780521447478 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 477 Year 1995 Publication Date 1995-08-31 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation University College Cork Pages 418 DOI 10.1604/9780521447478 Audience College/Higher Education UK Release Date 1995-08-24 AU Release Date 1995-08-24 NZ Release Date 1995-08-24 Illustrations 8 Maps We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95104464;

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