Publisher's Synopsis
Figurative Uses of Animal Names in Latin and Their Application to Military Devices: A Study in Semantics is a book written by Eugene Stock McCartney in 1912. The book explores the use of animal names in Latin and how they were used to describe military devices and tactics. The author delves into the semantics of these animal names and how they were used to create metaphors and analogies in military literature. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of animal names such as the eagle, the lion, and the elephant, and how they were used to describe military strategies and tactics. The author also examines the historical context of these military devices and how they were used in ancient Rome. Overall, Figurative Uses of Animal Names in Latin and Their Application to Military Devices: A Study in Semantics is a fascinating exploration of the use of language in military literature and provides valuable insights into the history of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
