This hardcover edition combines Julius Caesar's two significant commentaries: the Gallic War and the Civil War. It offers readers a comprehensive view of Caesar's military campaigns and political strategies, showcasing his firsthand accounts of battles, tactics, and the complexities of leadership during turbulent times. The text provides valuable insights into Roman history and the intricacies of warfare, making it an essential resource for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Excerpt from De Bello Gallico: Commentarius Sextus; With English Notes IN this edition a few mistakes have been corrected, and some slight additions made to the Appendix. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
This classic work of Latin literature provides readers with an account of Julius Caesar's military campaigns in Gaul and civil war with Pompey, as well as a description of the Alexandrian, African, and Spanish wars. With its elegant prose and vivid descriptions, this book is an essential text for anyone interested in Roman history and literature.
This book is a classic work of Latin literature, which includes the famous Commentaries of Julius Caesar. It's an essential read for students of Latin, history, or literature, as it provides an unparalleled view into the historical events of ancient Rome.
The work offers a firsthand account of Julius Caesar's life and military campaigns, detailing the Gallic Wars and civil strife. Comprising seven books, it explores not only military strategies but also insights into society, culture, and geography of the time. As a primary source for Roman historiography, it holds significant literary value in classical antiquity. This edition, published in 1786, is a facsimile reprint aimed at preserving this culturally important text, despite potential imperfections from its original format.
Culturally significant, this work has been carefully reproduced from its original artifact, preserving its authenticity with original copyright references and library stamps. It serves as an important piece of civilization's knowledge base, reflecting historical context and scholarly value. Readers can expect a faithful representation of the original text, complete with relevant notations that enhance its historical significance.