The history of Appian of Alexandria

In two parts the first consisting of the Punick, Syrian, Parthian, Mitbridatick [sic], Illyrian; Spanish, and Hannibalick Wars. The second containing five books of the Civil Wars of Rome: wherein is related at large the conspiracy of Cataline; the wars betwixt Pompey and Cæsar, in Pharsalia; Pompey's defeat, flight into, and murther in Egypt; Cato's death at Utica; the end of the African war; Cæsar's return in triumph to Rome; takes the sovereign authority; is slain by Brutus and Cassius, &c. Anthony, with young Octavius, attack Brutus and Cassius, who fly into Syria; Augustus returns to Rome; condemns the conspirators; is reconciled to Mark Anthony; Brutus slain in Gaul; his head brought to Rome; the accommodation betwixt Cæsar, Anthony, and Lepidus; the triumvirs, Brutus, and Cassius, defeated and slain; Anthony's journey into Asia; his love with Cleopatra; the sea fight betwixt Cæsar and Pompey. Made English by J.D

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