Originally published in 1917 as part of the Pitt Press series, this book contains an edited edition of the Latin text of the eighth book of Lucan's 'De Bello Civili'. Postgate supplies an historical introduction to the text and the details of Pompey's flight to Egypt, as well as critical notes at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Roman Civil War and the works of Lucan.