Civil war / Lucan ; translated with an introduction and notes by Susan H. Braund
1992. Oxford : Oxford University Press. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Previous owner's signature. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #443383
ISBN: 0198144857
Physical description: 335 pages : maps. Series: Oxford world's classics. Contents: Cover; Contents; Maps; 1. The Western Mediterranean in Caesar's day; 2. The Eastern Mediterranean in Caesar's day; Introduction; I. Lucan: His Life and Times; II. The Poem: Content; III. The Poem: Characteristics and Style; Bibliography; Note on the Translation, Notes, and Glossary; Note on the Latin Text Used; CIVIL WAR; Book One; Book Two; Book Three; Book Four; Book Five; Book Six; Book Seven; Book Eight; Book Nine; Book Ten; Explanatory Notes; Glossary and Index of Names; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; V; Z. Subjects: Lucanus. Pharsalia Criticism, textual. Caesar, Julius 100 B.C.-44 B.C. Civil War (Rome : 49-45 B.C.) Pharsalus, Battle of (Farsala, Greece : 48 B.C.). Epic poetry, Latin ; Translations into English. Rome History Civil War, 49-45 B.C. ; Poetry.
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