C. Iuli Caesaris De Bello Gallico, I-IV by Julius Caesar
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| Author | Caesar, Julius, 100 BCE-44 BCE |
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| Title | C. Iuli Caesaris De Bello Gallico, I-IV |
| Note | Reading ease score: 28.8 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Contents | Commentarius Primus -- Commentarius Secundus -- Commentarius Tertius -- Commentarius Quartus |
| Credits | Produced by Judith Boss and David Widger |
| Summary | "C. Iuli Caesaris De Bello Gallico, I-IV" by Julius Caesar is a historical account written in the first century BC. The text details the campaigns of Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars, a series of military engagements aimed at subjugating the tribes of Gaul. The narrative provides insight into Roman military strategy, the cultural distinctions among the Gallic tribes, and Caesar's justifications for his military actions. The opening of the work introduces the geographical and political landscape of Gaul, dividing it into three distinct regions inhabited by different tribes, including the Belgae, the Aquitani, and the Celts (or Galli). It begins with an account of the Helvetii tribe, led by Orgetorix, who plots to expand their territory by marching through Gaul, leading to confrontations with Roman forces. Caesar describes the Helvetii's preparations for this ambitious migration and the subsequent military engagements that arise as they seek to navigate around Roman territories, revealing the underlying tensions between the tribes and the expanding power of Rome. The narrative sets the stage for the ensuing conflicts, emphasizing the strategic importance of alliances and military prowess in Caesar's campaigns. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Latin |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Gaul -- History -- Gallic Wars, 58-51 B.C. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 218 |
| Release Date | Jul 3, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 806 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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