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M. annaeus lucanus bellum civile 3 comm.

The epic poem Bellum Civile by the Roman poet M. Annaeus Lucanus acontemporary of the emperor Nero 1st century A.D. deals with the great civilwar between Julius Caesar and Pompey in 4947 B.C. Their conflict is elaboratedin powerful verses full of paradoxes pointed sententiae and vehement pathos.The present commentary is devoted to Book 3 which is dominated by afascinating catalogue of Pompeys troups and a highly original account of anaval battle delivered near Massilia. «

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Author(s):

Vincent Hunink

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9789050630788

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