Caesar's War Commentaries (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162627755)

Caesar's War Commentaries is a historical account of the Gallic Wars and the Civil War written by Gaius Julius Caesar, a renowned Roman general and politician. The book is a first-hand account of Caesar's military campaigns in Gaul (modern-day France) and his subsequent civil war against Pompey, his former ally. The Gallic Wars section of the book covers Caesar's conquest of Gaul, his battles against the Germanic tribes, and his famous victory at Alesia. The Civil War section of the book covers the events leading up to the conflict between Caesar and Pompey, the battles that took place, and Caesar's eventual victory. The book is written in a straightforward and factual style, with Caesar providing detailed descriptions of the battles, strategies, and tactics used by both sides. He also includes information about the geography, culture, and customs of the people he encountered during his campaigns.Overall, Caesar's War Commentaries is a valuable historical document that offers insight into the military and political events of ancient Rome. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Roman history or military strategy.Julius Caesar was a soldier and brilliant statesman, who wrote his commentaries for the general public. Contents: The Gallic Wars, Book 1 through Book 8; The Civil War, Book 1 through Book 3.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Gaius Julius Caesar
ISBN-10: 1162627751
ISBN-13: 9781162627755
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 310
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d