Pharsalia: Dramatic Episodes Of The Civil Wars

Pharsalia: Dramatic Episodes Of The Civil Wars

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Lucan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1961

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings

This epic poem vividly chronicles the brutal civil war that tore apart the Roman Republic, pitting Julius Caesar against Pompey the Great. It presents a stark, unromanticized vision of conflict, illustrating the devastating human cost and the erosion of traditional Roman virtues. The narrative maintains a somber and intense tone, often expressing a profound skepticism towards imperial ambition and the violence it engenders. This powerful work details the dramatic episodes leading to the Battle of Pharsalus, offering a critical perspective on a pivotal moment in ancient history.

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Description

Author: Lucan
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1961

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings

This epic poem vividly chronicles the brutal civil war that tore apart the Roman Republic, pitting Julius Caesar against Pompey the Great. It presents a stark, unromanticized vision of conflict, illustrating the devastating human cost and the erosion of traditional Roman virtues. The narrative maintains a somber and intense tone, often expressing a profound skepticism towards imperial ambition and the violence it engenders. This powerful work details the dramatic episodes leading to the Battle of Pharsalus, offering a critical perspective on a pivotal moment in ancient history.