Finis Rei Publicae (Second Edition)

Finis Rei Publicae combines a close reading of selections of late Republican prose with a thorough grammar review. Caesar's Civil War forms the core of the reading material; excerpts from letters of Cicero, Hirtius' treatment of the period just before the outbreak of war, and some other readings supplement Caesar's narrative. Course Instructors: An electronic answer key (PDF) is available for qualified adopters, click here to request a copy of the answer key.

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Eyewitnesses to the End of the Roman Republic

Robert Knapp and Pamela Vaughn

2003 - 170 pp. - Imprint: Focus

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Paper 978-1-58510-079-8
$32.95
Instructor Examination (Review) Copy 978-1-58510-079-8
$4.00

An eBook edition is available for $24.75, click here for more information and purchasing options. Ebook examination copies are also available to qualified course instructors.

Finis Rei Publicae combines a close reading of selections of late Republican prose with a thorough grammar review. Caesar's Civil War forms the core of the reading material; excerpts from letters of Cicero, Hirtius' treatment of the period just before the outbreak of war, and some other readings supplement Caesar's narrative.

This is an 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 & Greenough's New Latin Grammar by Anne Mahoney.

 

Additional Instructor and Student Resources:

  • Numerous exercises are compiled into an accompanying workbook.
  • Course Instructors: An electronic answer key (PDF) is available for qualified adopters, click here to request a copy of the answer key.

 

About the Authors:

Pamela Vaughn is Professor of Classics at San Francisco State University. She received her Ph.D. in Classics from the University of California, Berkeley. Among her research interests are Republican literature, Greek and Roman historiography, Roman religion, and ancient warfare.

Robert Knapp is Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of California, Berkeley having earned his Ph.D. in Ancient History from the University of Pennsylvania. He taught Latin historical authors and epigraphy; research interests included Roman social history, Roman Spain, and Greek and Roman numismatics.