When in Rome

[doreenjoy]

Originally Posted by SameOldStory

Thanks, Doreen.

I havent read it, although I think that I've seen it before.

After reading a breif bio of Colleen McCullough I think I'd like to read a book about her! Concidering the picture she chose for that little bio, you have to like her sense of humor.

And more here on Wiki. She seems to be absolutly facinating!
"McCullough was born in Wellington, in outback central west New South Wales, in 1937 to James and Laurie McCullough.[2]. Her mother was a New Zealander of part-Māori descent. During her childhood, her family moved around a great deal, and she was also "a voracious reader". [3] Her family eventually settled in Sydney, and she attended Holy Cross College, having a strong interest in the humanities."

"McCullough spent ten years from April 1967 to 1976 researching and teaching in the Department of Neurology at the Yale Medical School in New Haven, Connecticut, United States."

"The depth of historical research for the novels on ancient Rome led to her being awarded a Doctor of Letters degree by Macquarie University in 1993."

The book you mentioned is part of a series of books (as opposed to a book series) listed as Masters of Rome in Wiki.

Colleen McCullough does have many ebooks available, so all may not be lost.

Thanks again, Doreen, for bringing her to my attention.

She's quite an interesting person (and author), that's for sure.

I just got the entire Rome series. I have to read at least 10 books for school between now and the end of the year, but hope to get back to reading for fun early in 2011. I'll report back.

[SameOldStory]

Originally Posted by lost66615

i am reading the latin classics in latin getting through them got them on amazon very cheap just read i claudius and history of rome vol 1 -9 going to read the rulers or rome starting at volume 1 and finish at around vol 12

Reading "history" can be a lot of fun. But reading a well researched fictional story set in historical times can help to put the "history" part in the perspective of their daily lives.

If you haven't done so, try to read Roma soon. I'm sure you won’t be disappointed.

I envy you your Latin. When I went into high school they had just stopped teaching Latin.

[SameOldStory]

Originally Posted by doreenjoy

She's quite an interesting person (and author), that's for sure.

I just got the entire Rome series. I have to read at least 10 books for school between now and the end of the year, but hope to get back to reading for fun early in 2011. I'll report back.

I'm sure I'll be reading her books too. Thanks.

[lost66615]

many thanks for the tip on fictional rome in latinnot in kindle format in the uk but will keep an eye on them i am self taught took me about 4yrs studying but still have to have a dictionary anyone can start Latin loads of self study books
just type in learn latin in search page

[Latinandgreek]

Originally Posted by lost66615

i am reading the latin classics in latin getting through them got them on amazon very cheap just read i claudius and history of rome vol 1 -9 going to read the rulers or rome starting at volume 1 and finish at around vol 12

Latin works are public domain, save your hard-earned money!

http://www.textkit.com/
http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/index.html

Also kudos - I'm almost happy to see Latin lovers!

[Latinandgreek]

Here's another link for classics lovers:

http://www.dur.ac.uk/p.j.heslin/Soft...enes/index.php

[Latinandgreek]

Originally Posted by beppe

taberuet! i put my foot in the soup!
What can I say? Nothing. What can I do? Prostrate my self at your feet and kiss the hem of your dress, imploring mercy oh kind and sweet lady.

Let me try an Italian angle:

Gentile signora, la sua bellezza mi ha accecato. La sua grazia mi lascia senza parole. Accetti, la prego, le mie umili scuse e voglia contarmi tra i suoi affezionati ammiratori. Un suo sorriso porterà gioia al mio cuore.



The Etruscan has a very good story. The other two ... From what I understand you are not that far from their country. I think that the places were they choose to live are among the finest in the world. I remember Tarquinia, the necropolis there lies exactly in the dimensionless space between earth and sky. A thematic trip to their country, for a lady of your culture and sensibility could be really of interest.

(Blush)

[lost66615]

hi latinandgreek the latin books form amazon are on 72pence and latinlibrary you have to cut and paste to be any use i like simple stuff and the price is nothing
read harrypotter in latin took me ages to read but worth it
also the free latin books are very poor and i cannot read them
i found the jeulsam road trilogy about the crusades very good