Lingua Latina Collection

Lingua Latina Books for Students Who Love Roman Stories

Learn Latin through clear, progressive stories drawn from Frontinus and the military history of ancient Rome.

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Latin Readers Built Around Comprehensible Input

Imperial Restitution Press publishes Latin books designed for readers who want more than isolated grammar drills. The Strategemata trilogy presents Roman military episodes in a staged Lingua Latina format so students can meet vocabulary, grammar, culture, and historical action together.

These books fit independent readers, homeschool Latin programs, classroom enrichment, summer reading, and families looking for Latin stories that feel vivid enough to keep younger students moving through the language.

Story first Roman commanders, escapes, deceptions, and battlefield choices give each chapter a reason to keep reading.
Progressive Latin Vocabulary and sentence patterns build across the trilogy, from foundation reading to near-classical sophistication.
Useful for teachers Short chapters and historical episodes make the books easy to assign, discuss, and revisit.
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Inside the Paperback

Reader-submitted photos show the books in use: illustrated Roman scenes, readable Latin pages, and the physical feel of a workbook students can keep open beside them.

Reader photo of an open Strategemata paperback showing the Metelli chapter
Illustrated chapters pair Roman portraits with staged Latin reading.
Reader photo of an open Strategemata paperback showing Latin text and a Roman cavalry illustration
Latin passages and full-page art give students context while they read.
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The Lingua Latina Books

Three Latin readers, one coherent path through Roman military storytelling.

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Foundation Latin

Strategemata

Roman Military Tales (Lingua Latina)

Volume I introduces students to Frontinus through clear, engaging Roman military stories. It is the best starting point for readers who want to learn Latin through narrative and historical action.

Level
Foundation
Format
Paperback
Price
$29.99
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Intermediate Latin

Strategemata II

More Roman Military Tales (Lingua Latina)

Volume II continues the progression with more complex military operations and richer Latin. It works well after Volume I or alongside an established Latin foundation.

Level
Intermediate
Format
Paperback
Price
$29.99
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Advanced Latin

Strategemata III

Advanced Latin Through Epic Military Campaigns

Volume III brings the trilogy to a more advanced level, using celebrated strategic episodes to move readers toward more sophisticated Latin reading.

Level
Advanced
Format
Paperback
Price
$38.99

Who These Latin Books Are For

  • Latin students who want story-based reading practice.
  • Homeschool families looking for classical Latin readers.
  • Teachers who want short Roman history readings for class discussion.
  • Young readers who enjoy battles, clever plans, and ancient commanders.
  • Readers moving from basic Latin toward more authentic classical prose.

Common Search Questions

Are these books written in Latin?

Yes. The Strategemata books are Lingua Latina editions designed to help readers acquire Latin through staged, readable stories.

Which volume should a new reader buy first?

Start with Strategemata Volume I unless the reader already has a strong Latin foundation. Volume II and Volume III increase in complexity.

Can these books work for homeschool Latin?

Yes. The short chapters, Roman history context, and progressive reading path make them useful as supplemental Latin readers for homeschool programs.

Start the series

Begin With Strategemata Volume I

For most students, Volume I is the right first step: clear Latin, memorable Roman episodes, and a path that continues through the full trilogy.

Buy Volume I Paperback
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