| Author |
Lemprière, John, 1765?-1824 |
| Title |
A classical dictionary
containing a copious account of all the proper names mentioned in ancient authors with tables of coins, weights, and measures used among the Greeks and Romans and a chronological table
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: George Routledge and Sons,1904.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibliotheca_Classica
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| Credits |
Richard Hulse, Stephen Rowland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"A Classical Dictionary" by John Lemprière is a classical reference work written in the early 19th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive and informative account of all proper names mentioned in ancient literary works, along with the historical context of coins, weights, and measures used by the Greeks and Romans. This resource serves both students and scholars seeking to deepen their understanding of classical literature, history, and mythology. The opening of the dictionary outlines the author's intentions and methodology in compiling the work. Lemprière expresses a desire to create a resource that is not only accurate but also engaging, drawing on the efforts of previous scholars while avoiding their shortcomings. He highlights the importance of providing concise explanations and clear historical contexts to enhance readers' comprehension of ancient authors and the significance of various historical figures and events, ultimately aiming to serve as a valuable educational tool for students. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DE: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World
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| Subject |
Classical dictionaries
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68769 |
| Release Date |
Aug 16, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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