A History of Classical Philology is a comprehensive examination of the development of classical studies. Philology refers to the study of language in historical sources, which Peck approaches by dividing history into small segments and then examines each period separately. The book opens with an examination of the genesis of philosophical studies in Greece. Chapters examine the pre-Alexandrian period, the Alexandrian period, the Greco-Roman period, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Cosmopolitan period, and several others. The book concludes with a lengthy bibliography and index, allowing the text to serve as a guide for further study. A History of Classical Philology: From the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D. This is the work of Dr. Harry Thurston Peck, who was a renowned scholar at Columbia University and the editor of several well known encyclopaedias published in the twentieth century. Peck's work is monumental. Prepared as a survey of classical philology, the scope of this book is impressive. The author writes in an authoritative style that illuminates the subject matter for the reader, his words are a pleasure to read and this is clearly the work of a man who loves the English language. While some of his assessments have not withstood the test of time, this book remains essential reading for any student of the classics. A History of Classical Philology: From the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D. is a book of real significance. As one of the great philological works of the twentieth century, it is an important read for all students of the classics, but also one that can be enjoyed by anybody. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.