The study of classical languages by earlier generations of
English-speaking students was greatly facilitated by the study of
English grammar in the schools, a tradition now out of favor but
one that emphasized precisely the concepts, terms, and
constructions needed for the study of Greek and Latin. Recent
classical language textbooks, while presuming little or no
grammatical sophistication on the part of their students, often
provide little more by way of remediation than definitions of
grammatical terminology. A Student Handbook of Greek and English
Grammar offers a student-friendly comparative exposition of English
and ancient Greek grammatical principles that will prove a valuable
supplement to a wide range of beginning Greek textbooks as well as
a handy reference for those continuing on to upper-level courses.