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""The Pharsalia of Lucan"" is a compelling historical epic that vividly recounts the tumultuous events of the Roman Civil War. Penned by Lucan, a poet of the first century AD, this enduring work captures the drama and moral complexities of the conflict between Julius Caesar and the forces of the Roman Senate. This edition offers readers access to a pivotal work of classical literature, exploring themes of power, ambition, and the tragic consequences of internal strife. Lucan's epic is renowned for its vivid descriptions, rhetorical power, and unflinching portrayal of war's horrors. ""The Pharsalia"" remains a cornerstone of classical studies, providing insight into Roman history, politics, and the enduring human condition. 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.

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