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This is a Latin translation of Homer's "Iliad," intended for the education of Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. The edition includes annotations by Samuel Clarke, making it a valuable resource for students of classical literature and Latin. This volume offers a unique perspective on Homer's epic poem, bridging ancient Greek literature with the Latin language, providing insight into the reception and interpretation of Homer's work in the 18th century. This edition provides a window into the educational practices of the time, highlighting the importance placed on classical texts in shaping the minds of future leaders. Published by John and Paul Knapton. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.