Publisher's Synopsis
The Dictionary of Historical Allusions, first published in 1904, is a comprehensive reference book written by Thomas Benfield Harbottle. This book is designed to provide readers with a comprehensive guide to the historical allusions that appear in literature, art, and everyday conversation. The book is organized alphabetically and contains over 9,000 entries, each of which provides a brief explanation of the historical event or person that is being alluded to. The entries in the Dictionary of Historical Allusions cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, mythology, literature, and art. The book also includes entries on lesser-known historical figures and events, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students alike. In addition to its comprehensive coverage of historical allusions, the Dictionary of Historical Allusions also includes a detailed introduction that provides readers with a background on the use of historical allusions in literature and art. The book also includes an index that allows readers to easily locate specific entries. Overall, the Dictionary of Historical Allusions is an essential reference book for anyone interested in literature, art, or history. Its comprehensive coverage and easy-to-use format make it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
