Description
De Bello Civili Liber 8
Author: Lucan M. Annaeus
Coordinator: Postgate J. P.
Originally published in 1917, this book contains an edited edition of the Latin text of the eighth book of Lucan's 'De Bello Civili'.
Language: EnglishSubject for De Bello Civili Liber 8:
Publication date: 02-2015
Support: Print on demand
Support: Print on demand
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Originally published in 1917 as part of the Pitt Press series, this book contains an edited edition of the Latin text of the eighth book of Lucan's 'De Bello Civili'. Postgate supplies an historical introduction to the text and the details of Pompey's flight to Egypt, as well as critical notes at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Roman Civil War and the works of Lucan.
Historical introduction; The Last Days of Pompey the Great: 1. The authorities; 2. The events; Excursuses: A. On the route and chronology of Pompey's flight; Chronological table; B. Ethnographical and geographical; C. Thessalia, Pharsalia and Pharsalus; Critical apparatus; Text, Liber VIII; Appendix. Liber IX 1-18; Appendix. Liber IX 167-214; Explanatory notes; Index; Map of Pompey's flight from Larisa to Mount Casius; Note on map.
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