A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Compact Reference to Greek and Roman Customs, Institutions, Rituals, and Daily LifeBy William Smith
Length40h 14m
About this audiobook
William Smith's A Smaller Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities is a compact yet richly informative guide to the material, civic, religious, and domestic worlds of classical antiquity. Abridged from the larger antiquarian dictionary, it preserves the Victorian ideal of ordered knowledge: concise entries, philological precision, and attention to institutions, objects, rituals, offices, laws, dress, warfare, and social practice. Its style is lucid, economical, and pedagogical, placing Greek and Roman civilization within the nineteenth-century tradition of classical reference works. Smith, an English classical scholar, lexicographer, and editor, devoted much of his career to making ancient history and literature accessible to students and educated readers. His training in classics and his experience producing dictionaries of biography, mythology, geography, and antiquities shaped this volume's practical design. The book reflects both scholarly discipline and an educational mission characteristic of Victorian humanism. This dictionary is recommended to readers seeking a reliable introductory companion to the ancient world. Students, teachers, historians, and general classicists will value its clarity, breadth, and disciplined organization as a gateway to Greek and Roman life.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length40 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26R
2Introduction
27S (pt. 1)
3Historical Context
28S (pt. 2)
4Synopsis (Selection)
29T (pt. 1)
5A (pt. 1)
30T (pt. 2)
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6A (pt. 2)
31U
7B
32V
8C (pt. 1)
33X
9C (pt. 2)
34Z
10C (pt. 3)
35TABLES OF GREEK AND ROMAN MEASURES, WEIGHTS, AND MONEY.
11D
36424
12E (pt. 1)
37424
13E (pt. 2)
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14F
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15G
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16H
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17I
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18J
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19L
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20M
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21N
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22O
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23P (pt. 1)
48433
24P (pt. 2)
49433
25Q
50434
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