So You Want To Be A Classicist

Discover the essential reading list for aspiring classicists. Explore foundational works like Herodotus' *The Histories* and Robert Graves' *I, Claudius* to master ancient history, literature, and the classical world.

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A primer of ecclesiastical Latin

 

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From Alpha to Omega

 

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The Iliad

 

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The Histories

by Herodotus

The story of the Greek city-states uniting to repel a superior Persian army is the main theme in this classical narrative, but Herodotus fleshes out his text with digressions, describing the wonders of Egypt and recounting stories and folk tales.
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I, Claudius

by Robert Graves

Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to become emperor in 41 A.D. A masterpiece.
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Conversational Latin for oral proficiency

 

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