The Gallic War Seven Commentaries on The Gallic War with an Eighth Commentary by Aulus Hirtius
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The Gallic War , published on the eve of the civil war which led to the end of the Roman Republic, is an autobiographical account written by one of the most famous figures of European history. On one level a straightforward narrative of the campaigns Caesar fought against the Gauls, Germans and Britons, it also serves a deeper political purpose, revealing him as a commander of breathtaking flair, courage and persistence - a man of the people, a man without rival. This new translation reflects the purity of Caesar's Latin while preserving the pace and flow of his momentous narrative of the conquest of Gaul and the first Roman invasions of Britain and Germany. The introduction includes a survey of Caesar's role and reputation in later thought, while detailed notes, maps, a table of dates, and glossary make this the most useful edition available. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Review: One of the most influential ancient sources. - Such an interesting, first-hand account of one Caesars greatest military achievements. Also a great ethnographical account of the Gallic, German and Celtic-British tribes that made up the barbarian world in what the Romans termed oikuomene, the limit of the civilised world. The two landings on the island of Britannia, almost a hundred years before Claudius' invasion, are a wonderful account of the first contact with Britains ancestors. A great and exciting primary literary source! Review: Caesar's Gallic War Translation of Seven Commentaries - Very pleased with this purchase. Excellent condition. Arrived swiftly and was as described by the seller.
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C**R
One of the most influential ancient sources.
Such an interesting, first-hand account of one Caesars greatest military achievements. Also a great ethnographical account of the Gallic, German and Celtic-British tribes that made up the barbarian world in what the Romans termed oikuomene, the limit of the civilised world. The two landings on the island of Britannia, almost a hundred years before Claudius' invasion, are a wonderful account of the first contact with Britains ancestors. A great and exciting primary literary source!
A**J
Caesar's Gallic War Translation of Seven Commentaries
Very pleased with this purchase. Excellent condition. Arrived swiftly and was as described by the seller.
P**V
A great insight into history
Fascinating to hear the voice of Caesar from across the ages. I was looking to see what he thought and how he gained the upper hand during his campaigns. Would not like to meet the Roman army head to head!
M**É
Pretty interesting
An easy read, historically interesting but not as explicit with regard to Caesar's tsctics and strategy as i had expected. still, very pleasurable to read and to think that these are the words of the great man himself.
N**C
Good book
Interesting book package was delivered bang on time no damage to parcel
A**E
Arrived quickly and in good condition, as expected
Arrived quickly and in good condition, as expected. My son was given it as part of his birthday present and was well pleased.
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M**S
Five Stars
Very detailed. Ideal for anyone reasearching French or Gallo Roman history.
A**R
very thoughtable
very thoughtable
E**S
Recomendo!
Livro excelente,pena não ter uma tradução em português.
F**O
Excelente
Excelente
R**N
A brilliant and eminently readable translation - not just for schoolboys!
I wish I had been able to read this more than 65 years ago when I was laboring through it in Latin! Not as a crib, but as a way of understanding what a phenomenal writer Caesar was. I still find the endlessly shifting alliances and loyalties among the Gallic tribes a little hard to wade through, but his accounts of his military exploits are fascinating (of course, in the intervening years I have also been an army engineer and so have learned a bit about supply chains and "throwing a bridge across a river" in a combat zone...). The translation is quite remarkably good: you feel you are actually reading about current events, not the very distant past. If you never had to study Latin in school, this will help show you why so many previous generations did, and benefited from it. Thank you, Dean Hammond.
A**W
The translation is modern English so it's easy to read
All that I thought it would be and more. The translation is modern English so it's easy to read.
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