William Smith books in order
English lexicographer
- Lived
- 1813–1893
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 18
William Smith published 2 novels, 7 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 8 other books, beginning with Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (1842). The best-known is A History of Greece, from the Earliest Times to the Roman Conquest (1855).
Updated September 2026
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A History of Greece, from the Earliest Times to the Roman Conquest
William Smith's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities (1842)
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography (1854)
Non-fiction in order
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology (1849)
A Smaller Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology, and Geography (1852)
A History of Greece, from the Earliest Times to the Roman Conquest (1855)
A Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology, and Geography (1875)
The Old Testament History from the Creation to the Return of the Jews from Captivity (1878)
A History of Greece (1883)
A Smaller History of Rome (1900)
Children's books in order
THE NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY (1890)
Other books in order
A New Classical Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography, Mythology, and Geography (1851)
Dictionary of the Bible (1860)
A Latin-English Dictionary (1866)
A Copious and Critical English-Latin Dictionary (1870)
A Smaller Latin-English Dictionary (1878)
A First Greek Course (1880)
Bible Dictionary (1993)
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About William Smith
Sir William Smith was an English lexicographer. He became known for his advances in the teaching of Greek and Latin in schools.
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William Smith FAQ
- How many books has William Smith written?
- William Smith published 2 novels, 7 non-fiction books, 1 children's book and 8 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Smith's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A History of Greece, from the Earliest Times to the Roman Conquest.
- What is William Smith's last book?
- A History of Greece (1883).
- What is William Smith's most famous book?
- A History of Greece, from the Earliest Times to the Roman Conquest (1855) is William Smith's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Smith's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by William Smith are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.