John N. Cotterell"A Collection of Latin Maxims and Phrases Literally Translated" by John N. Cotterell is a reference book with a long list of Latin sayings and their literal English translations. The book is meant to help people understand and use Latin phrases in evryday language, especially in legal, academic, and philosophical settings. The book is split into several parts, each of which is about a different topic, like law, government, education, or religion. The author has given literal translations of every phrase, which may help readers to figure out what the phrase meant in its original language. The book also has a glossary of Latin terms and an index to help you find things quickly. Overall, "A Collection of Latin Maxims and Phrases Literally Translated" is a useful book for people who are interested in the Latin language or want to learn more Latin sayings. The book is well-written, easy to read, and has a lot of information on many different topics. Read More Read Less