Latin for the Illiterati

Latin forms an integral part of our daily lives and its use is foundational to the major branches of knowledge, from law and medicine to literature and commerce. To deal adequately with its ubiquitous presence, it is necessary to have access to helpful reference tools. This guide has been devised to remedy the challenges faced by the modern reader whose educational experience is not firmly grounded in the so-called Classical tradition. It is a comprehensive compendium of nearly 6000 words, phrases and standard abbreviations taken from the world of art, music, law, philosophy, theology, medicine and the theatre.