num_pages: 256
description: Julius Caesar's own narrative of the opening year of the CivilWar between himself and Pompey is the only surviving account fromthe classical world of such a conflict written by one of theprincipals. The apparent clarity of the narrative, and thelimpidity and economy of Caesar's style, in fact conceal atendentious presentation of both his own and his opponent'smotives, actions and competence. The influence of dramaticstructures on the selection and combination of events related byCaesar is also important. The commentary therefore aims toelucidate not only matters directly referred to in the text, butthe whole context of their presentation. Latin text withfacing-page translation, introduction and commentary. 242p
language: English
title: The Civil War, Books 1-2
titlecomplete: The Civil War, Books 1-2 (Classical Texts Series, Vols 1-2)
ratings_count: 7
series: Collection Des Universites De France Serie Latine
publisher: Aris & Phillips