The International Translators’
Day is celebrated on September 30th on the feast of St. Jerome , the Bible translator who is
considered as the patron saint of translators because he translated what was
recognized as the official version of the Bible into Latin, the Vulgate.
My translation of Weapon - A Visual History of Arms and Armour
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This
was one of the most interesting books I’ve translated to Portuguese. Weapon - A Visual History
of Arms and
Armour (by Richard Holmes) represented a big challenge to me as
a translator because it’s a complete guide of weapons through ages and from all
parts of the globe. It’s a journey through history, and contains all the
technical details and explanations about weapons mechanisms, and I had to
research a lot during translation. The book also covers war tactics, talks
about warriors and soldiers from all times, and also all kinds of armours. It
was indeed a privilege to translate it, and I’ve learned a lot during the whole
process.
Synopsis:
A
slice of history - the definitive exploration of weapons through the ages, now
with a fresh new jacket. An epic 4,000-year illustrated story of weaponry. From
stone axes to heavy machine-guns, swords to sniper rifles, discover the
innovative design, range, lethal function and brutal history of arms and
armour, and meet the warriors who wielded them. Includes all the important arms
from the ages, covering edged weapons, clubs, projectiles and firearms from
ancient Egyptian axes, through bows and spears of traditional societies in
Africa, Oceania and the Americas, to the machine-guns and missiles of modern
infantry forces. Key weapons from every era are presented in sharp detail and
the mechanisms that operate them are displayed and explained. Top fighting
forces, from the Greek hoplite to the Navy Seal are profiled, and the weapons
they have wielded and the tactics and fighting methods they've used are
revealed.
(Synopsis - from: http://books.google.com.br/books/about/Weapon.html)
- Weapon
- A Visual History of
Arms and Armour - Richard Holmes
Translation to Portuguese: Tina Jeronymo
- Armas - Uma História
Visual de Armas e Armaduras
Editora: Lafonte September – Translator’s Month
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The
translator not only likes it, but he/she needs to learn more and more about cultures and
peoples from all over the world, ancient and new.
Translator's Month
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The International Translators’ Day is celebrated on September 30th on the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered as the patron saint of translators because he translated what was recognized as the official version of the Bible into Latin, the Vulgate.