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Title: A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities
Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: John Campbell, Delphine Lettau, alternate illustrations from TIA and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities" by William Smith is a scholarly reference work written in the late 19th century. This dictionary serves as a compact guide to various aspects of ancient Greek and Roman culture, including laws, institutions, customs, art, and more. It likely aims to support advanced scholars and students in their understanding of classical antiquities, offering concise definitions and explanations of terms relevant to the ancient world. The opening of this reference work provides a transcription note, explaining the formatting of text and footnotes, and emphasizes the book's organization. After the introductory material, it begins with entries that detail specific terms related to antiquity, such as "Acerra" (an incense container), "Ablution" (the act of washing), and "Aged" (age-related social roles), among many others. Each entry is presented with definitions and often elaborates on its historical significance or usage in the classical context, offering readers a glimpse into the extensive knowledge contained within the dictionary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, William, 1813-1893
EBook No.: 65909
Published: Jul 24, 2021
Downloads: 167
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- Antiquities
Subject: Greece -- Antiquities
Subject: Classical dictionaries
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities
Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: John Campbell, Delphine Lettau, alternate illustrations from TIA and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities" by William Smith is a scholarly reference work written in the late 19th century. This dictionary serves as a compact guide to various aspects of ancient Greek and Roman culture, including laws, institutions, customs, art, and more. It likely aims to support advanced scholars and students in their understanding of classical antiquities, offering concise definitions and explanations of terms relevant to the ancient world. The opening of this reference work provides a transcription note, explaining the formatting of text and footnotes, and emphasizes the book's organization. After the introductory material, it begins with entries that detail specific terms related to antiquity, such as "Acerra" (an incense container), "Ablution" (the act of washing), and "Aged" (age-related social roles), among many others. Each entry is presented with definitions and often elaborates on its historical significance or usage in the classical context, offering readers a glimpse into the extensive knowledge contained within the dictionary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, William, 1813-1893
EBook No.: 65909
Published: Jul 24, 2021
Downloads: 167
Language: English
Subject: Rome -- Antiquities
Subject: Greece -- Antiquities
Subject: Classical dictionaries
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: The Mediterranean Region, The Greco-Roman World
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.