The Pharsalia. Literally Translated Into English Prose With Copious Notes By H.t. Riley

<p>The Pharsalia by Lucan meticulously translated into English prose with copious notes by H.T. Riley offers a compelling account of the Roman Civil War. This epic poem delves into the intense political and military conflicts that defined the late Roman Republic providing insight into the power struggles between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. Riley's translation aims to make Lucan's original Latin accessible to a broader audience preserving the historical and literary significance of the work.</p><p>Readers will appreciate the detailed annotations that illuminate the historical context literary allusions and complex characters within the narrative. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students scholars and anyone interested in classical literature and Roman history. The Pharsalia remains a relevant and powerful exploration of ambition conflict and the human condition in times of political upheaval.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>