Finis Rei Publicae: Eyewitness to the End of the Roman Republic: An Intermediate Latin Text

by Robert Knapp, Pamela Vaughn

Finis Rei Publicae draws on eyewitness accounts to provide students with a compelling narrative outlining the history of Rome during the late Republic, while carefully reinforcing and introducing advanced grammar and syntax. Excellent transitional text using actual documents and readings, with commentary on history and grammar, and exercises. Students are provided ample structured skills. Appropriate for third or fourth semester Latin and Latin Grammar review. Notes keyed to Allen and Greenough. Provides a structured introduction to reading real Latin Tells a fascinating story in a connected narrative Offers a complete exercise manual to accompany the text

176 pages, Paperback

First published November 28, 1999

Reviews

[Debi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm teaching from this book this summer. It's interesting to use a text that I've never used before. The over-all plan of this book has a lot of potential. I like the idea of using primary texts for a review course. However, this particular book has some problems. I've found grammatical errors (although the most recent edition caught some of them) and I am not always pleased with the way the selections were made (skipping around in Caesar's text, and occasionally making odd choices amongst manuscript variations). The "vocabulary" sections are ridiculous...often giving vocabulary words that are VERY basic and easy while ignoring more advanced words. The glossary in the back of the book is virtually useless so students have to buy a dictionary in order to use this text.

So, a mixed review from me.