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Pharsalia

by Lucan · 1486

Philosophy · ranked #39 in category

"In this edition Professor Fantham offers the first full-scale commentary on the neglected second book of Lucan's epic poem on the war between Caesar and Pompey: De bello civili. Book II presents all

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Category
Philosophy
First published
1486 · 1480s
Author
Lucan
Standing
Recommended

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