Pharsalia: Ed. With English Notes

Pharsalia, also known as De Bello Civili (On the Civil War), is a Roman epic poem by Lucan that recounts the civil war between Julius Caesar and the forces of the Roman Senate led by Pompey the Great. This edition of "Pharsalia" offers readers a meticulously edited text accompanied by comprehensive English notes, facilitating a deeper understanding of Lucan's intricate verse and the historical context of the events he describes. Lucan's poem stands as a critical literary and historical document, providing insight into the political turmoil of the late Roman Republic and the human drama that unfolded during one of its most pivotal conflicts.This work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. Read more