Henle Third Year Latin is an introduction to the finest in Roman oratory emphasizes Cicero's cogency of arguments and develops appreciation of his style. Separated into four parts, the third year of instruction will continue to strengthen the student's grasp of Latin, while also offering historical knowledge of the Roman Empire. Humanistic insight and linguistic training are the objectives of the Henle Latin Series from Loyola Press, an integrated four-year Latin course. Time-tested and teacher endorsed, this comprehensive program is designed to lead the student systematically through the fundamentals of the language itself and on to an appreciation of selected classic texts. Originally published in the 1940s and 1950s, this tried-and-true Latin curriculum has lost none of its efficiency over the years! Rigorous and straightforward in its instructional style, Henle Latin is structured around the sold-separately Latin Grammar reference text, which provides students with the grammar and syntax information they'll need, in conjunction with the Henle textbooks. Henle Latin: Third Year teaches students through translations of Cicero's work. Lessons check the student's reading ability and knowledge of syntax, forms, and vocabulary; each includes a list of vocabulary, memory work, and Cicero text to translate. Henle III includes Christian and Classical content (though Protestant homeschoolers may wish to note that the Christian content is occasionally from a Catholic perspective), as well as information on Roman and American history, with an emphasis on the importance of Christian values & virtues. 512 pages, softcover with Latin-English/English-Latin glossary. For students who have completed Henle Latin Year 2; if following the high school schedule, this book will be used during the junior year.