Julius Caesar: The Civil War Books I & II (Aris & Phillips Classical Texts)

By: J. M. Carter

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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. First published in 1991, the paperback was reprinted with minor corrections in 2003.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781835530320
Related ISBNs:: 9780856684623, 9781835539026
Publisher:: Liverpool University Press
Date of Addition:: 11/01/24
Copyrighted By:: J. M. Carter
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Military, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Literature and Fiction, Language Arts, Foreign Language Study, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.