Pharsalia...

Pharsalia, also known as De Bello Civili (On the Civil War), is a Roman epic poem by Lucan detailing the civil war between Julius Caesar and the forces of the Roman Senate led by Pompey the Great. This edition features the Latin text. Lucan's poem, though unfinished, is a cornerstone of Latin literature, offering a dramatic and often pessimistic view of Roman politics and warfare during a pivotal moment in history. The poem's enduring appeal lies in its vivid imagery, rhetorical power, and ...