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This is the second and last volume of a new edition of the famous Latin textbook for beginners by Charles François L'Homond (1727-94). Notable Romans (De Viris Illustribus) presents simple Latin stories about Roman history, here with an original English translation. Covering (in 2 volumes) the great figures and events from Romulus to the death of the first emperor, this reader sets out, in simple Latin for beginners, striking short narratives that have long been used for ethical and historical instruction. This unique edition segments the sentences to help students learn how to understand the Latin sequentially in units, with translations being given along the way. A continuous Latin text is appended for comprehension practice without the translation in sight. Recommended for use with beginners after L’Homond’s Epitome of Sacred History or as a refresher in Latin with those who are returning to their study of the language after a lengthy hiatus.