The Conquest of Gaul

Name: The Conquest of Gaul
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780140444339
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By Julius Caesar

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The Conquest of Gaul is Julius Caesar’s firsthand account of the Gallic Wars, showcasing his tactical brilliance and political acumen. The narrative details his campaigns to expand Roman territory over the tribes of Gaul while highlighting his strategic manoeuvres and diplomatic engagements. This historical work offers insights into the military and cultural interactions between Rome and Gaul during the late Republic.
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If you are fascinated by history and enjoy reading about military strategies, you might find this book appealing. It offers a firsthand account of Julius Caesar’s campaigns, providing an intriguing insight into Roman warfare and leadership from a master tactician's perspective.

The Conquest of Gaul

Between 58 and 50BC Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This title records of his campaigns.

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Between 58 and 50 BC, Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium, and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This is the record of his campaigns.

Caesar's narrative offers insights into his military strength and paints a picture of his encounters with the inhabitants of Gaul and Britain. It also offers lively portraits of key characters, such as the Gallic chieftains.

The Conquest of Gaul can also be read as political propaganda as Caesar sets down his version of events for the Roman public, knowing that he faces possible civil war on his return to Rome.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140444339

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 December 1982

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by S. Handford
Translated by Jane Gardner

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 203g

Pages: 272

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Ancient & Classical History Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference European History History & Military Julius Caesar Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Gaius Julius Caesar was born in 100 BC into an ancient patrician family. Much of his life was spent on military campaigns, & he returned to govern Rome as dictator. His dictatorship was declared perpetual in 44 BC, but his many bitter enemies hatched a conspiracy & assasinated him later that year. S. Handford translated a number of authors for Penguin, including Sallust and Aesop.

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