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By Appian

Book Overview

The Roman History of Appian of Alexandria V2: The Civil Wars is a historical book written by Appianus, a Greek historian who lived during the Roman Empire. The book is the second volume of Appian's Roman History and focuses on the Civil Wars that took place in Rome during the first century BCE. The book is divided into five parts, each of which covers a different period of the Civil Wars. The first part covers the events leading up to the war between Julius Caesar and Pompey, including the rise of Caesar and the political tensions between him and Pompey. The second part covers the war itself, including the battles of Pharsalus and Thapsus. The third part covers the period after Caesar's death, including the rise of Octavian (later known as Augustus) and his struggle for power against Mark Antony. The fourth part covers the war between Octavian and Antony, including the famous Battle of Actium. The final part covers the aftermath of the wars, including the establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus.Throughout the book, Appian provides detailed accounts of the major battles and political events of the Civil Wars, as well as insights into the personalities and motivations of the key figures involved. The book is considered a valuable historical source for scholars and students of Roman history, as well as anyone interested in the political and military struggles of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432501135
• ISBN13: 9781432501136
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"