Author Description

This is Book 1 of Appian's "Romaikon emphyliona. Civil wars," edited with notes and a map by J.L. Strachan-Davidson. Appian of Alexandria, a Greek historian of the Roman Empire, offers a valuable account of the Roman civil wars. This edition provides insight into the political and social turmoil of the late Republic and early Empire, making it an essential resource for students and scholars of ancient history. Strachan-Davidson's notes enhance the text, providing historical context and linguistic clarification. This edition stands as a testament to the enduring importance of classical historical texts and their continued relevance to understanding Roman history. 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. 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. 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.