The Gallic War: Seven Commentaries on The Gallic War with an Eighth Commentary by Aulus Hirtius

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Julius Caesar Carolyn Hammond

The Gallic War

Seven Commentaries on The Gallic War with an Eighth Commentary by Aulus Hirtius

Julius Caesar, Carolyn Hammond

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Romanian

Worlds Classics
01 May 2008

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary essays; Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; General & world history; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

Series: Oxford World's Classics

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. On one level a straightforward narrative of the campaigns Caesar fought against the Gauls, Germans and Britons, it also serves a deeper political purpose, revealing him as a commander of breathtaking flair, courage and persistence - a man of the people, a man without rival.

This new translation reflects the purity of Caesar's 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 introduction includes a survey of Caesar's role and reputation in later thought, while detailed notes, maps, a table of dates, and glossary make this the most useful edition available.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

By: Julius Caesar
Translated by: Carolyn Hammond
Imprint: Worlds Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 223g
ISBN: 9780199540266
ISBN 10: 0199540268
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 May 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Language: Romanian
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Gallic War: Seven Commentaries on The Gallic War with an Eighth Commentary by Aulus Hirtius

I read Caesar with rather more reverence and respect than one feels in reading human works...the only thing to be said against him is that he speaks too sparingly of himself. * Montaigne *