Punicorum Libri Septemdecim By: Tiberius Catius Silius Italicus
Punicorum Libri Septemdecim by Tiberius Catius Silius Italicus is a profound and captivating work of literature that delves into the history of the Punic Wars and the conflict between Rome and Carthage. The author's meticulous attention to detail and thorough research make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history. Silius Italicus masterfully weaves together historical facts with imaginative storytelling, bringing the characters and events of the Punic Wars to life on the page. The vivid descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and personal relationships immerse the reader in the world of ancient Rome and Carthage. This book is not only informative but also entertaining, with engaging narrative pacing and rich character development. Silius Italicus has a talent for drawing the reader into the emotions and motivations of the individuals involved in the conflict, making them feel real and relatable. Overall, Punicorum Libri Septemdecim is a must-read for history buffs, literature lovers, and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted and compelling story. Silius Italicus' unique perspective on the Punic Wars sets this book apart and makes it a standout in the genre of historical fiction. First Page: [Transcriber's Note: This text is based on the 1823 Lemaire (Paris) edition, in turn based on the 1792 Ruperti (Göttingen) edition. The "Ed." of the Notes is Lemaire. The poem alone, without notes and commentary, is available separately as e text 27219. This text is intended for users whose text readers cannot use the "real" (Unicode/UTF 8) version of the file. Greek words in the Notes and Variae Lectiones have been transliterated and shown between marks; Hebrew is similarly marked. A few rare characters have been "unpacked" and shown in brackets: [ a] ("a" with macron or overline). The "oe" ligature is shown as separate letters without further marking. In the original book, each page of the poem had three sections: the poem itself; the Variae Lectiones; and the commentary. For this e text the last two items have been reversed, with the commentary placed immediately after each short section of text, followed by the Variae Lectiones. In the Notes and Variae, line numbers in brackets were added by the transcriber for consistency with the HTML version, where explicit numbers were needed for linking. Duplicate numbers in the original are unchanged. Known errors in cross references are noted in brackets immediately after each entry. Not all errors were found. In the Notes, Variae and Index, punctuation errors such as comma for period have been silently corrected... Continue reading book >>

Punicorum Libri Septemdecim By: Tiberius Catius Silius Italicus

Punicorum Libri Septemdecim by Tiberius Catius Silius Italicus is a profound and captivating work of literature that delves into the history of the Punic Wars and the conflict between Rome and Carthage. The author's meticulous attention to detail and thorough research make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history.

Silius Italicus masterfully weaves together historical facts with imaginative storytelling, bringing the characters and events of the Punic Wars to life on the page. The vivid descriptions of battles, political intrigue, and personal relationships immerse the reader in the world of ancient Rome and Carthage.

This book is not only informative but also entertaining, with engaging narrative pacing and rich character development. Silius Italicus has a talent for drawing the reader into the emotions and motivations of the individuals involved in the conflict, making them feel real and relatable.

Overall, Punicorum Libri Septemdecim is a must-read for history buffs, literature lovers, and anyone who enjoys a well-crafted and compelling story. Silius Italicus' unique perspective on the Punic Wars sets this book apart and makes it a standout in the genre of historical fiction.

First Page:

[Transcriber's Note:

This text is based on the 1823 Lemaire (Paris) edition, in turn based on the 1792 Ruperti (Göttingen) edition. The "Ed." of the Notes is Lemaire. The poem alone, without notes and commentary, is available separately as e text 27219.

This text is intended for users whose text readers cannot use the "real" (Unicode/UTF 8) version of the file. Greek words in the Notes and Variae Lectiones have been transliterated and shown between marks; Hebrew is similarly marked. A few rare characters have been "unpacked" and shown in brackets: [ a] ("a" with macron or overline). The "oe" ligature is shown as separate letters without further marking.

In the original book, each page of the poem had three sections: the poem itself; the Variae Lectiones; and the commentary. For this e text the last two items have been reversed, with the commentary placed immediately after each short section of text, followed by the Variae Lectiones.

In the Notes and Variae, line numbers in brackets were added by the transcriber for consistency with the HTML version, where explicit numbers were needed for linking. Duplicate numbers in the original are unchanged. Known errors in cross references are noted in brackets immediately after each entry. Not all errors were found.

In the Notes, Variae and Index, punctuation errors such as comma for period have been silently corrected... Continue reading book >>

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