Combines the features of modern and traditional methods of Latin teaching from first stages to GCSE. This work provides an approach to Latin based on reading of original texts. Parts I-III in it are built around the life of Horace, based on historical sources, which helps students to develop an understanding of the times of Cicero and Augustus.

1. Scintilla and Horatia at home ; Quintus ; 2. Argus steals the dinner ; Women ; 3. Quintus helps his father ; Slaves and freedom ; 4. At the fountain ; The country town: Venusia ; 5. Market day ; The Roman farmer - and market day ; 6. The school of Flavius ; Education ; 7. Flavius' story: The siege of Troy ; Homer and the Illiad - 1 ; 8. The death of Hector ; The Illiad - 2 ; 9. The fall of Troy ; Virgil and the Aeneid - 1 ; 10. Polyphemus ; The Aeneid - 2 ; 11. The meeting of Dido and Aeneas ; Dido, Queen of Carthage ; 12. Infelix Dido ; From Aeneas to Romulus ; 13. Fabula tristis ; The Olympian gods ; 14. Quintus milites spectat ; Roman religion ; 15. Cincinnatus ; From monarchy to republic ; 16. Cloeliae Virtus ; Hannibal ; Appendix: Ciceronis filius ; Reference grammar ; Latin-English vocabulary ; English-Latin vocabulary ; Index of grammar

Modern and inviting structure, with increased coverage of women and daily life in Roman society Easy-to-follow grammar sections at the back of each Students' Book A wide range of language practice exercises Teachers' Books provide helpful notes and ideas, as well as full translations of all passages, saving teachers valuable preparation time.

Modern and inviting structure, with increased coverage of women and daily life in Roman society Easy-to-follow grammar sections at the back of each Students' Book A wide range of language practice exercises Teachers' Books provide helpful notes and ideas, as well as full translations of all passages, saving teachers valuable preparation time.