Julius caesar commentaries on the gallic war book iv 2012

When he nears the enemy, however, he receives a message stating that the germans have made no advances against the romans and that they will not refuse to fight if they are attacked. While caesar was in winter quarters in hither gaul, as we have shown above. When it was reported to caesar that they were attempting to make their route through our province he hastens to set out from the city, and. The gallic wars by julius caesar the internet classics archive. Caesars commentaries on the gallic war julius caesar. Librivox recording of commentaries on the gallic war, by gaius julius caesar. In it caesar describes the battles and intrigues that took place in the nine years he spent fighting. Seven commentaries on the gallic war with an eighth commentary by aulus hirtius. Gallic war, is julius caesar s firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a thirdperson narrative. Part history and part political propaganda, the book follows caesar and his legions as they fight their merry way through belgium, france, switzerland, and even england. Caesar, followed by a brief history of rome and the gauls from the fourth century b. Revised edition caesar, julius gaius, lauren, giles on. Literature network julius caesar the gallic wars book iv. Caesar therefore confers with the gallic chiefs and decides to make immediate war on the germans.

Ea quae secuta est hieme, qui fuit annus gnaeo pompeio, marco crasso consulibus, usipetes germani et item tencteri magna cum multitudine hominum flumen rhenum. Romes war against the gallic tribes lasted from 58 bc to 50 bc and culminated in the decisive battle of alesia in 52 bc, in which a complete roman victory resulted in the expansion of the roman republic over the whole of gaul mainly presentday france and belgium. Caesars gallic war ou press university of oklahoma press. Julius caesars dramatic commentary on the gallic campaigns is an extremely riveting account of a man whose brilliance has yet to be eclipsed by any other political or military leader. The gallic wars by julius caesar book one chapter 1 all gaul is divided into three parts, one of which the belgae inhabit, the aquitani another, those who in their own language are called celts, in our gauls, the third. All these differ from each other in language, customs and laws. Gallic war, is julius caesars firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a thirdperson narrative. Caesars commentaries on the gallic war by julius caesar. Caesar became the first roman general to cross both when. Gallic war, is julius caesars firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a third.

Incidentally, this book used to be much more famous back in the day. Commentaries on the gallic war epic audio collection. Caesars conquest of gaul, completed by 51 bc, extended romes territory to the english channel and the rhine. It is again told caesar, that the helvetii intended to march through the country of the sequani and the aedui into the territories of the santones, which are not far distant from those boundaries of the tolosates, which viz. The usipetes and tenchtheri, oppressed by the suevi, migrate from germany into gaul. The most famous roman of alls firsthand account of his wars of conquest in gaul most of presentday france, belgium and switzerland and an account of his invasion of britain.

Caesars commentaries are an outstanding account of extraordinary events by one of the most exceptional men in the history of the world. Buy caesars commentaries on the gallic war by julius caesar online at alibris. The gallic war, books iiv, with selections from books vvii and from the civil war isbn 9781275528871 9781275528871 softcover, nabu press, 2012. This complete edition of caesars commenta ries contains all eight of caesar s books on the gallic war as well as all three of his books on the civil war masterfully translated into english by w. Commentaries on the gallic war literature tv tropes. Commentaries on the gallic war, by gaius julius caesar. The study of antiquity and the middle ages 6,850 views. As a work of military history, ceasars campaign style combines exciting strategic and tactical views that led him and his legions to excel in pivotal battles. This new translation reflects the purity of caesars 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 conquest of gaul is julius caesars firsthand account of the gallic wars, fought between 58 and 50 b. Commentaries on the gallic war is julius caesar s firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a thirdperson narrative. Julius caesar, commentaries on the gallic war exploring.

Book vi, the shortest of the hooks in the gallic wars, relates caesar s adventures during 53 b. 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. Benarios wideranging commentary lends this book a value that goes beyond the classroom. A different take on caesars gallic war, chapter 1, book 4 from ancient to medieval latin, then on to modern english ive a slightly different take on chapter 1, book 4. Book 8 was written by aulus hirtius, after caesars death. The gallic wars by julius caesar, part of the internet classics archive. Seven commentaries on the gallic war with an eighth commentary by aulus hirtius oxford worlds classics by julius caesar and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

All gaul is divided into three parts, one of which the belgae inhabit, the aquitani another, those who in their own language are called celts, in ours gauls, the third. The latin title, commentaries on the gallic war, is often retained in english translations of. As for the battle narrative itself, it concerns an early revolt of several tribes, quelled by caesar and labienus. Commentaries on the gallic war epic audio collection is an live audio recording of performers reading the book in its original text. However, when the occasion demands such as chapter 17, book 4, in which caesar described his bridge over the rhine. Commentaries on the gallic war is julius caesars firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a thirdperson narrative. In 58 bce, caesar headed for gaul, a region roughly encompassing presentday france and belgium and parts of the netherlands.

Commentaries on the gallic war by gaius julius caesar. With his cavalry and their supplies, he begins the march. Thus, at the same time, the tide began to fill the ships of war which caesar had provided to convey over his army, and which he had drawn up on the strand. Caesars commenta ries are an outstanding account of extraordinary events by one of the most exceptional men in the history of the world. In this book, besides observing caesar s guile, it is well to note labienus, who demonstrates initiative and intelligence as he handles difficult positions. Appointed governor of romes ancient provinces of gaul and illyricum, julius caesar.

On the gallic war and on the civil war by caesar, julius isbn. Chapters 2435 and the first sentence of chapter 36. Book i of caesars commentaries on the gallic war starts with an account of gaul and goes on to cover caesars defeat of first the helvetians and then the germans under ariovistus. Many comments have been posted about the gallic wars. This edition is part of the epic audio collection of talking books. Caesars commentaries on the gallic war julius caesar full view 1877. In this book, besides observing caesars guile, it is well to note labienus, who demonstrates initiative and intelligence as he handles difficult positions. The gallic wars, from maquarie university in australia. Julius caesars commentaries on the gallic war book 1. They however, dreading revenge and torture from the gauls, whose lands they had harassed, said that they desired to remain with him. Gaius julius caesar commentaries on the gallic war translated by w. During the short part of summer which remained, caesar, although in these countries, as all gaul lies toward the north, the winters are early, nevertheless resolved to proceed into britain, because he discovered that in almost all the wars with the gauls succors had been furnished to our enemy from that country.

During the eight years he served as governor of the roman gallic provinces, caesar fought numerous campaigns against the. Caesar granted those whom he had detained in the camp liberty of departing. The german war being finished, caesar thought it expedient for him. Rome didnt control the entirety of the territory, so. Julius caesars art of war, maps to accompany bg books 17, made using. The gallic war julius caesar oxford university press. Part of a complete english translation of caesars gallic war. This complete edition of caesars commentaries contains all eight of caesars books on the gallic war as well as all three of his books on the civil war masterfully translated into english by w.

The introduction to this edition of the latin text, first published in 1957, gives background information on the rome of caesars time, on caesar himself and on the composition and reliability of his commentaries. The civil wars by julius caesar and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Caesar, apprehending commotions in gaul, levies additional forces. Site contains many greek and latin texts, translations and related material. The following winter this was the year in which cn. In it caesar describes the battles and intrigues that took place in the nine years he spent fighting local armies in gaul that opposed roman domination. Abbreviations for caesar dickinson classics online. Embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. This edition of caesars gallic war commentaries is an extremely detailed presentation of the text with extensive pedagogical ancillary materials, including an introduction, the full text with copious and detailed notes, a grammatical appendix, another appendix describing the historical and military context of the work, and a vocabulary.

Commentaries on the gallic war, by gaius julius caesar audio book duration. In it caesar describes the battles and intrigues that took place in the nine years he spent fighting the germanic peoples and celtic peoples in gaul that opposed roman conquest. Annual reports by julius caesar of his campaigns in gaul and britain between 58 and 52 bce, published in latin in the 50s bce, plus a supplement for 51 and 50 bce by caesars genera. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Commentaries on the gallic war epic audio collection gaius julius caesar on. Julius caesar wrote commentaries on the wars he fought in gaul between 58 and 52 b. The gallic wars were a series of military campaigns waged by the roman proconsul julius caesar against several gallic tribes. Annual reports by julius caesar of his campaigns in gaul and britain between 58 and 52 bce, published in latin in the 50s bce, plus a supplement for 51 and 50 bce by caesar s genera. Commentaries on the gallic war, also bellum gallicum english. A classic of western literature, julius caesars gallic war is also a staple of latin language.