Ad Alpes: A Tale of Roman Life (Latin Edition)

Experience the Roman Empire not through dry grammar rules, but through the eyes of a family on an epic journey.

Ad Alpēs, the acclaimed masterpiece by H. C. Nutting, is widely regarded as one of the most effective Latin "readers" ever written. It serves as the perfect bridge for those who have mastered the basics and are ready to transition toward the complex works of Cicero, Livy, and Virgil.

Join Lucius and his family as they travel from the bustling streets of Rome to the majestic peaks of the Alps. This is no mere textbook; it is a continuous, engaging narrative that brings the Latin language to life. As the family travels, they share stories of Roman history, mythology, and daily life, ensuring you learn the culture alongside the syntax.

• Bridging the Gap: Specifically designed to help students overcome the "intermediate plateau." If you’ve finished Lingua Latina Per Se Illustrata (Familia Romana), this is your next logical step.

• Cultural Immersion: Deepen your understanding of Roman geography, religion, and social structures through contextual learning.

• Pure, Elegant Latin: Nutting’s prose is crafted in a classical style that is accessible yet sophisticated, helping you internalize natural sentence structures.

• Vocabulary in Context: Build a robust vocabulary naturally as the story unfolds, reducing the need for constant dictionary lookups.

• The complete, unabridged narrative of the Roman family’s journey.

• A rich tapestry of anecdotes, historical accounts, and mythological tales.

• A proven pedagogical tool that has helped generations of Latinists achieve fluency.

Ready to join Cornelius and his family? Step into the sandals of a Roman traveler and elevate your Latin to the next level.