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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The work compiles alphabetical entries on proper names found in ancient Greek and Roman sources, offering concise historical, mythological, and geographical accounts alongside classical citations. It includes practical reference materials such as tables of ancient coins, weights, and measures and a chronological table aligning eras for easy cross-reference. Pronunciation guidance and annotations help students navigate variant spellings and Latin abbreviations, while editorial notes synthesize ancient and modern scholarship to clarify disputed identifications. The layout aims to serve both school instruction and general literary reference.
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