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Enhance your understanding and appreciation of classical literature with this comprehensive dictionary authored by renowned classicist John Lempriere, featuring over 5,000 entries on key figures, places, and events.

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This book provides a dictionary of terms and names related to the ancient world. It covers subjects such as geography, literature, and mythology. The text is suitable for students of classics and anyone with an interest in ancient history and culture.

This renowned dictionary contains detailed accounts of the various characters, mythical creatures, and places of Ancient Greek and Roman mythology. First published in 1788, Lemprière's Classical Dictionary introduces the reader to the fascinating world of Greek and Roman literature in a comprehensive and accessible way.

First published in 1788, Lempriere's classical dictionary has proved indispensable to generations of students of the classics. The work contains an extensive listing of proper names from Greek and Roman literature and includes information on coins, weights, and measures. This edition includes a new preface by the author.