The history of Appian of Alexandria.

In two parts; the first consisting of the Punick, Syrian, Parthian, Mithridatick, 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 Caesar, in Pharsalia; Pompey's defeat, flight into and murther in Egypt; Cato's death at Utica; the end of the African war; Caesar'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 Caesar, 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.

2d ed.