Book VII of Lucan's De Bello Ciuili recounts the decisive victory of Julius Caesar over Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus on 9 August 48 BCE. Uniquely within Lu

Born in 39 C.E., the Roman poet Lucan lived during the turbulent reign of the emperor Nero. Prior to his death in 65 C.E., Lucan wrote prolifically, yet beyond

This is a full-scale edition (the first in nearly 70 years) of the first book of Lucan's De Bello Civili, an important and influential epic poem written in the

A lively and accessible guide to the rich literary, philosophical and artistic achievements of the notorious age of Nero.

Manuscript on paper of Lucan, Pharsalia. With commentary, verse summary, and verse argumenta of each book.