<DIV>Taken from the "QED" series of teach-yourself Latin articles published in the <I>Daily Telegraph </I>and the <I>Sunday Telegraph,</I> this book provides a basic knowledge of Latin in a short space of time. It covers just enough to give a basic understanding of Latin, and to enable readers to read and understand parts of the Bayeux Tapestry, the love poetry of Catullus, or Saint Jerome's <I>Vulgate</I>. This book also aims to give a deeper understanding of modern European languages, such as English, French, Spanish, and Italian, through an understanding of the ancient language at their heart.</div>