The Landmark Julius Caesar: The Complete Works: Gallic War,

The Landmark Julius Caesar: The Complete Works: Gallic War, Civil War, Alexandrian War, African War, and Spanish War

The Landmark Julius Caesar is the definitive edition of the five works that chronicle the milÂitary campaigns of Julius Caesar. Together, these five narratives present a comprehensive picture of military and political developments leading to the collapse of the Roman republic and the advent of the Roman Empire.
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The Gallic War is Caesarâ€™s own account of his two invasions of Britain and of conquering most of what is today France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The Civil War describes the conflict in the following year which, after the death of his chief rival, Pompey, and the defeat of Pompeyâ€™s heirs and supporters, resulted in Caesarâ€™s emergence as the sole power in Rome. Accompanying Caesarâ€™s own commentaries are three short but essential additional works, known to us as the Alexandrian War, the African War, and the Spanish War. These were written by three unknown authors who were clearly eyewitnesses and probably Roman officers.
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Caesarâ€™s clear and direct prose provides a riveting depiction of ancient warfare and, not incidentally, a persuasive portrait for the Roman people (and for us) of Caesar himself as a brilliant, moderate, and effecÂtive leaderâ€”an image that was key to his final success.
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Kurt A. Raaflaubâ€™s masterful translation skillfully brings out the clarity and elegance of Caesarâ€™s style, and this, together with such Landmark features as maps, detailed annotations, appendices, and illustrations, will provide every reader from lay person to scholar with a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

(With 2-color text, maps, and illustrations throughout; web essays available atÂ http://www.thelandmarkcaesar.com/)
Country USA
Brand Pantheon
Manufacturer Pantheon
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780307377869
ReleaseDate 2017-12-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780307377869

Country	USA
Brand	Pantheon
Manufacturer	Pantheon
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780307377869
ReleaseDate	2017-12-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780307377869

The Landmark Julius Caesar: The Complete Works: Gallic War, Civil War, Alexandrian War, African War, and Spanish War

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