Pharsalus

[ fahr-sey-luh s ]

/ fɑrˈseɪ ləs /

an ancient city in central Greece, in Thessaly: site of Caesar's victory over Pompey 48 b.c.

Example sentences from the Web for pharsalus

Cæsar after the battle of Pharsalus took Armenia from him, but allowed him to retain the title of King.

Plutarch's Lives Volume III. |Plutarch
Men who had fought against one another at Pharsalus now went hand-in-hand and intrusted their lives to one another.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 2 |Various
Caesar at Pharsalus, for similar reasons, did not hesitate to decrease his depth.

Battle Studies |Charles-Jean-Jacques-Joseph Ardant du Picq
At Pharsalus, Pompey and his army counted on a cavalry corps turning and taking Caesar in the rear.

Battle Studies |Charles-Jean-Jacques-Joseph Ardant du Picq

Cannae and Pharsalus, are sufficient to illustrate ancient combat.

Battle Studies |Charles-Jean-Jacques-Joseph Ardant du Picq

Pharsalus

/ (fɑːˈseɪləs) /

an ancient town in Thessaly in N Greece. Several major battles were fought nearby, including Caesar's victory over Pompey (48 bc)