M. Annaeus Lucanus - De Bello Civili - 1658
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Rare scholarly edition of Marcus Annaeus Lucanus's De Bello Civili (Pharsalia), a 1658 reissue published by François Hackium, in full marbled calf binding, Latin text in two columns, 664 pages with title-page engraving and a folding map, interior in good condition.
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Rare scholarly edition of the epic poem by Marcus Annaeus Lucanus (39–65), nephew of Seneca, dedicated to the civil war between Caesar and Pompey.
This text, also known as Pharsalia, is distinguished by its rejection of divine interventions and its tragic view of history, where the brotherly struggle of the Romans is depicted with dramatic intensity and an implicit critique of absolute power.
This volume illustrates the humanist reception of Lucan, perceived as a Stoic and republican poet, whose work served to nourish the political and moral reflection of European scholars.
M. Annaeus Lucanus - De Bello Civili - 1658 - François Hackium -
614 pages + 50 pages of index -
Good condition of the binding, book in its full marbled calf of the period, stains and signs of use, damaged spine with missing material at the heads, detached heads, upper joint cracked, slightly worn corners with minor loss, marbled edges, decorated spine with raised bands, author's name in gold on a maroquin piece.
Good interior condition, some foxing, attractive banners, beautiful initial, work enriched with a charming engraving on the title page, also featuring a geographical map on a folding plate, texts in two columns.
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Rare scholarly edition of the epic poem by Marcus Annaeus Lucanus (39–65), nephew of Seneca, dedicated to the civil war between Caesar and Pompey.
This text, also known as Pharsalia, is distinguished by its rejection of divine interventions and its tragic view of history, where the brotherly struggle of the Romans is depicted with dramatic intensity and an implicit critique of absolute power.
This volume illustrates the humanist reception of Lucan, perceived as a Stoic and republican poet, whose work served to nourish the political and moral reflection of European scholars.
M. Annaeus Lucanus - De Bello Civili - 1658 - François Hackium -
614 pages + 50 pages of index -
Good condition of the binding, book in its full marbled calf of the period, stains and signs of use, damaged spine with missing material at the heads, detached heads, upper joint cracked, slightly worn corners with minor loss, marbled edges, decorated spine with raised bands, author's name in gold on a maroquin piece.
Good interior condition, some foxing, attractive banners, beautiful initial, work enriched with a charming engraving on the title page, also featuring a geographical map on a folding plate, texts in two columns.
Delivery service guaranteed within a few days.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
History, Literature, Poetry
Book Title
De Bello Civili
Author/ Illustrator
M. Annaeus Lucanus
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1658
Edition
Reprint
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Publisher
François Hackium
Binding/ Material
Leather
Number of pages
664
