De Bello Civili Liber 8

Originally published in 1917, this book contains an edited edition of the Latin text of the eighth book of Lucan's 'De Bello Civili'.

M. Annaeus Lucan (Author), J. P. Postgate (Edited by)

9781107487178, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 19 February 2015

264 pages
18 x 11 x 1.5 cm, 0.22 kg

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.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]