Junior Classical League

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Classical Civilization Contests

• Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar- The ultimate source for grammar for advanced students.
• A Student's Latin Grammar- A good source for first and second year students.
• Gildersleeves' Latin Grammar- This is the most comprehensive grammar after Allen & Greenough which is hard to find.

• Amsco Review Texts- Excellent beginning sources for vocabulary.

• The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language- The final authority for derivatives.
• English Words from Latin and Greek Elements- Also recommended for the study of Greek Derivatives.

• Cree's Dictionary of Latin Quotations
• Amo, Amas, Amat and More- An extensive list of Latin phrases and some mottoes with explanations.

• Classical Mythology- by Mark Morford & Robert Lenardon; A good beginners book.
• Gods and Mortals in Classical Mythology: A Dictionary

• A History of Rome- by M. Cary & H.H. Scullard; The ultimate authority for the Roman History test, but difficult.
• A History of Rome to A.D. 565- by William G. Sinnigen; A well-written source, especially for history after the death of Constantine.

• Daily Life in Ancient Rome- by Carcopino; A detailed classic study of Roman life, conveniently arranged.
• Private Life of the Romans- by Johnston; An excellent source with most of the important Latin terminology

• Greek and Roman Authors- by Michael Grant; Appendix contains a chronological list of authors by century.
• A History of Latin Literature- by Moses Hadas; Difficult source for beginning students.

• A Dictionary of the Ancient Greek Word- by David Sacks; An excellent source, recommended for beginning students.
• A History of Greece- by J.B. Bury; The ultimate authority for the test.
• The Life of Greece- by Will Durant; Very Comprehensive, but quite readable.

• The Greeks- by Susan Peach; A good beginning source.
• The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature- The ultimate authority for the literature portion of the test.

• The Atlas of Classical History- by Richard Talbert; Black and white maps, but very comprehensive.
• Atlas of the Greek World- by Peter Levi; Beautiful maps and illustrations.