Amo Amas Amat And All That

Amo, Amas, Amat… And All That
By Harry Mount | Short Books, 2006
Sold by Crappy Old Books

Dust off your togas and sharpen your declensions — Latin is back, and it’s never been funnier. In Amo, Amas, Amat… And All That, journalist and self-confessed language geek Harry Mount takes you on a witty, wistful romp through the ruins of classical education. Whether you suffered through Latin at school or regret never having had the chance, this nostalgic and sharply clever guide unlocks the language of Caesar, Cicero, and the Vatican with a light touch and plenty of charm.

Packed with historical anecdotes, grammar made (almost) painless, and a healthy dose of British humour, Mount proves that Latin isn’t just for crusty academics or Hogwarts spells — it’s a key to understanding Western civilisation. A bestseller for a reason, this is the grammar book you’ll actually enjoy reading.

Condition: Slightly battered, gently foxed, but still full of imperial glory. Latin never dies — it just ends up in places like Crappy Old Books.

Near new.

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