The Civil War: Bk. 1 & 2 (Classical Texts): Books I and II (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0856684627 ISBN 13: 9780856684623

Publisher: Aris & Phillips Ltd, 1991

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

J. M. Carter was Senior Lecturer in Classics at Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London, and an authority on the Late Republican and Augustan periods.

About this edition

• Publisher: Aris & Phillips Ltd
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0856684627
• ISBN 13: 9780856684623
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 250