The civil war books I & II
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The civil war books I & II
（Classical texts）
Aris & Phillips, [1991]
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De bello civili
De bello civili. Book 1-2
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Includes index
Parallel Latin text and English translation, English commentary and notes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Julius Caesar's own narrative of the opening year of the Civil War between himself and Pompey is the only surviving account from the classical world of such a conflict written by one of the principals. The apparent clarity of the narrative, and the limpidity and economy of Caesar's style, in fact conceal a tendentious presentation of both his own and his opponent's motives, actions and competence. The influence of dramatic structures on the selection and combination of events related by Caesar is also important. The commentary therefore aims to elucidate not only matters directly referred to in the text, but the whole context of their presentation. Latin text with facing-page translation, introduction and commentary. First published in 1991, the paperback was reprinted with minor corrections in 2003.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Table of Dates
Select Bibliography and Abbreviations
The Civil War Text and Translation of Books I & II
The Civil War Commentary on Books I & II
Index to the Text
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