The Gallic WarThe only chronicle by an ancient general of his own campaigns, this historical treasure is also a work of profound literary merit. Julius Caesar's fascinating account of his conquests offers a trove of priceless details about the cultures of Gaul, Germany, and Britain during the First century B.C.—and of the great man himself. Despite his extensive background in politics, Caesar expresses himself without hiding behind rhetoric, in an uncluttered, factual style. Vigorous, direct, and eloquent, his accounts resemble memoirs or historical outlines rather than a formal histories. His notes on cultural matters, although secondary to his attention to military affairs, offer the era's most complete picture of the settings and personalities among Celtic and German tribes. This excellent translation offers several helpful features. |
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Page xvi
... retirement of the Suebi. 11–20 Description of the Gauls. Rivalry of Aedui and Sequani—the three estates: Druids, knights, commons—religious rites. CHAPTERS 21–28 Description of the Germans. Religion—customs—warfare—animals in the ...
... retirement of the Suebi. 11–20 Description of the Gauls. Rivalry of Aedui and Sequani—the three estates: Druids, knights, commons—religious rites. CHAPTERS 21–28 Description of the Germans. Religion—customs—warfare—animals in the ...
Page xvii
... retire to Alesia. 75–89 Siege of Alesia—the Gauls make an unsuccessful attempt to relieve it—surrender of the town, and of Vercingetorix. 90 Submission of the Aedui and the Arverni. Twenty days' thanksgiving in Rome for Caesar's ...
... retire to Alesia. 75–89 Siege of Alesia—the Gauls make an unsuccessful attempt to relieve it—surrender of the town, and of Vercingetorix. 90 Submission of the Aedui and the Arverni. Twenty days' thanksgiving in Rome for Caesar's ...
Page 12
... retiring towards a height about a mile away. They gained the height; and as the Romans followed up, the Boii and Tulingi, who ... retired to the height, began to press again and to renew the fight. The Romans wheeled, and advanced in two ...
... retiring towards a height about a mile away. They gained the height; and as the Romans followed up, the Boii and Tulingi, who ... retired to the height, began to press again and to renew the fight. The Romans wheeled, and advanced in two ...
Page 13
... retirement ) 3rd position of the Helvetii ( advancing ) . The Boii and Tulingi advancing against the exposed flank of R 2 . 2nd position of the 4 Legions , with the 3rd line changing front to meet B T. 12 59 B.C. 61 B.C. 18 121 B.C. 1i ...
... retirement ) 3rd position of the Helvetii ( advancing ) . The Boii and Tulingi advancing against the exposed flank of R 2 . 2nd position of the 4 Legions , with the 3rd line changing front to meet B T. 12 59 B.C. 61 B.C. 18 121 B.C. 1i ...
Page 25
... retire, and they would concentrate speedily if any serious difficulty arose; they would form round any trooper who fell from his horse severely wounded; and if it was necessary to advance farther in some direction or to retire more ...
... retire, and they would concentrate speedily if any serious difficulty arose; they would form round any trooper who fell from his horse severely wounded; and if it was necessary to advance farther in some direction or to retire more ...
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