n141 years after its first publication, the new edition of this world-famous bestseller gives a comprehensive picture of the Latin language. The original 1879 edition, revolutionary at the time for its breadth, depth and its use of illustrative examples, combined a succinct yet approachable style with coverage of everyday as well as specialist terms. This 21st-century edition continues this ground-breaking tradition, giving you an authoritative coverage of Latin as it was used throughout the classical and mediaeval periods. nn