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De Bello Civili, also known as the Pharsalia, is Lucan's epic poem recounting the civil war between Julius Caesar and the forces of the Roman Senate led by Pompey the Great. This edition, intended for students of Latin, features extensive notes and commentary by Hugo Grotius, Thomas Farnaby, and Thomas May, aiding in the comprehension and appreciation of Lucan's complex verse. Lucan's poem offers a dramatic and often unflattering portrayal of the key figures and events of this pivotal period in Roman history. His vivid descriptions and powerful rhetoric capture the chaos and moral ambiguities of a republic tearing itself apart. This edition provides valuable insights into the historical context and literary techniques employed by Lucan, making it an essential resource for anyone studying Roman history or Latin literature. 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.