The Gallic War (Oxford World´s Classics New Edition) (Defekt)

The Gallic War, published on the eve of the civil war which led tothe end of the Roman Republic, is an autobiographical accountwritten by one of the most famous figures of European history. Onone level a straightforward narrative of the campaigns Caesarfought against the Gauls, Germans and Britons, it also serves adeeper political purpose, revealing him as a commander ofbreathtaking flair, courage and persistence - a man of the people,a man without rival. This new translation reflects the purity ofCaesar's Latin while preserving the pace and flow of his momentousnarrative of the conquest of Gaul and the first Roman invasions ofBritain and Germany. The introduction includes a survey of Caesar'srole and reputation in later thought, while detailed notes, maps, atable of dates, and glossary make this the most useful editionavailable.