Publisher's Synopsis
Lucani Pharsaliae, Liber I is a book written by the Roman poet Marcus Annaeus Lucanus in the first century AD. It is the first book of his epic poem Pharsalia, which tells the story of the civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. This particular edition of the book, published in 1870, includes English notes and an accurate translation of the Latin text. The notes provide additional context and explanations of the Latin language and historical references, making the book accessible to readers who may not be familiar with ancient Rome. The translation allows readers to understand the story and themes of the poem without needing to be fluent in Latin. Overall, Lucani Pharsaliae, Liber I is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
