Dictionary of Greek and Roman antiquities. Ed. by William Smith. Illustrated by numerous engravings on wood.

Vii1 PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION.
cuts are of considerable importance, as the reader may see by referring to
the articles AmphitKeatrum, Aquaeductus, Columna, Templum, and many
others.
5. An alteration has been made in the arrangement of the work, which will
tend to facilitate its use. In the former Edition there was some inconsistency
in the use of Greek, Latin, and English words for the names of articles. In
the present Edition the Latin language has been always employed for the
heading of the articles, except in those subjects connected with Greek Antiquities where no corresponding words existed in Latin; as, for instance, in legal
terms, and in the names of magistrates. In these cases the Greek language has
been necessarily employed; but, in compliance with a wish expressed by many
persons, the Greek words are given in Latin letters, with the Greek characters
subjoined.
In conclusion, the Editor has to express his regret that he is unable in any
way to make the additions and alterations in the present Edition available to
the purchasers of the former one. He had at one time thought of' publishing
them in a separate form; but he found, as the work proceeded, that this was quite
impossible, on account of their great number and length. In fact, the present
Edition mlust be regarded, to a considerable extent, as a new work.'WILLIAM SMITH.
London, August 1st, 1848.