1659 Lucan PHARSALIA Julius Caesar Civil War Pompey Rome French Illustrated MAP

1659 Lucan PHARSALIA Julius Caesar Civil War Pompey Rome French Illustrated MAP

“Wars worse than civil on Emathian plains, and crime let loose we sing; how Rome’s high race plunged in her vitals her victorious sword;” 

― Lucan, Pharsalia 

‘Pharsalia’ or ‘On the Civil War’ is an ancient Roman poem detailing the civil war between Julius Caesar and the Senate. Lucan discusses the cultural despair experienced in Rome and also exposes many of the flaws that Julius Caesar possessed in his political and military leadership. In addition to historical importance, ‘Pharsalia’ includes elements of the supernatural, dream interpretation, ghosts, and prophetic visions.

Translated into French by Georges de Brebeuf. This 1659 edition is desirable because of the 12 full-page engravings by Francois Chauveau, as well as the often-lacking folding map!

Item number: #26792

Price: $599

LUCAIN, Marcus Annæus

La Pharsale de Lucain ou Les guerres civiles de César et de Pompée

A Paris : Chez Antoine de Sommaville, 1659.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [20], 390, [2]
  • 12 engraved plates (including frontispiece)
  • Includes folding map
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~6in X 3.75in (15cm x 9cm)

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