The battle of alesia was fought septemberoctober 52 bc during the gallic wars 5851 bc and saw the defeat of vercingetorix and his gallic forces. Julius caesars commentaries on the gallic war book 1 youtube. Commentaries on the gallic war by gaius julius caesar 100 44 bce 00. The parts not written by him attempt a similiar style, but are not as clean see the notes of hortius, at the start of. The study of antiquity and the middle ages 6,850 views. They however, dreading revenge and torture from the gauls, whose lands they had harassed, said that they. Julius caesars dramatic commentary on the gallic campaigns is an extremely riveting account of a man whose brilliance has yet to be eclipsed by any other political or military leader. Caesar promises his soldiers, as a reward for their labour and patience, in cheerfully submitting to hardships from the severity of the winter, the difficulty of the roads, and the intolerable cold, two hundred sestertii each, and to every centurian two thousand, to be given instead of plunder. Gallic war, is julius caesar s firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a third.
As rankin has observed, caesar was not a historian. Commentaries on the gallic war literature tv tropes. There were these difficulties which we have mentioned above, in carrying on the war, but many things, nevertheless, urged caesar to that war. It is, perhaps, the most famous opening line of any memoir in western civilization. One who wants to get joy of book reading especially in very less time can go for it. Commentaries on the gallic war gaius julius caesar full. His commentaries on the gallic and civil wars are written with a purity, precision, and perspicuity, which command approbation. Commentaries on the gallic war by gaius julius caesar free. Although caesar does not say that he saw an instance of human sacrifice, there is no good reason to doubt the truth of his statement. The appendixlike book 8, authored not by caesar but by the worthy aulus hirtius, may lure me back to the gallic wars at some future time.
During the short part of summer which remained, caesar, although in these countries, as all gaul lies toward the north, the winters are early, nevertheless resolved to proceed into britain, because he discovered that in almost all the wars with the gauls succors had been furnished to our enemy from that country. The gallic war seven commentaries on the gallic war with an. Caesar s writting style is that of a detailed factual report, prepared year by year, of the events. Julius caesar wrote commentaries on the wars he fought in gaul between 58 and 52 b. Caesars gallic warde bello gallico, english translation by w.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rome didnt control the entirety of the territory, so. The gallic wars by julius caesar book one chapter 1 all gaul is divided into three parts, one of which the belgae inhabit, the aquitani another, those who in their own language are called celts, in our gauls, the third. During the eight years he served as governor of the roman gallic. Caesars commentaries on the gallic war by julius caesar. Chapter 1 gaul being tranquil, caesar, as he had determined, sets out for italy to hold the provincial assizes. On the gallic war and on the civil war by julius caesar isbn. The gallic wars lllustrated and millions of other books are available for amazon. Commentaries on the gallic war by gaius julius caesar.
On the question of the historicity of this and similar reports of human sacrifice by the ancient celts, see lisa l. 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. The gallic war seven commentaries on the gallic war with. The civil wars by julius caesar and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Crossreferences to this page 11 allen and greenoughs new latin grammar for schools and. Below are useful files that complement the college caesar. Commentaries on the gallic war, by gaius julius caesar. Librivox recording of commentaries on the gallic war, by gaius julius caesar. Those living nearby refuse, but a few tribes living farther off agree after they are promised money and a pact caesar learns of this arrangement and suspects that the nervii, aduatuci, menapii, and the germans on the gallic side of the rhine are preparing for war. I advise reading caesars gallic war commentaries in step with the. Julius caesar, commentaries on the gallic war exploring. If you find this book useful, the best way that you can show your support is by recommending this book and this. Many comments have been posted about the gallic wars. This is a detailed discription of the war campaigns of julius caesar, starting from the time that he was in charge of the roman forces in france gaul.
Tihe date of composition of caesars gallic war by max radin the commentaries of caesar on the gallic war were known in rome before the year 46 b. Commentaries on the gallic war is julius caesar s firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a thirdperson narrative. Although he clearly had much firsthand contact with celts, some scholars believe that he also drew upon posidonius. Caesar s commentaries on the gallic war julius caesar full view 1877. Apr 17, 2008 buy the gallic war seven commentaries on the gallic war with an eighth commentary by aulus hirtius oxford worlds classics by julius caesar, carolyn hammond isbn.
Caesars commentaries on the gallic war internet archive. Buy caesars commentaries on the gallic war by julius caesar online at alibris. The gallic wars by julius caesar book one chapter 1 all gaul is divided into three parts, one of which the belgae inhabit, the aquitani another, those who in their own language are called celts, in our gauls. Julius caesar himself was one of the most eminent writers of the age in which he lived. Individual gallic tribes revolt against caesar under vercingetorix king and chieftain of the arverni tribe his attacks were organised and serious enough to disrupt communications with rome. Julius caesars commentaries on the gallic wars worksheets. Caesar, on being informed of their acts, since he saw that war was being prepared on all sides, that the nervii, aduatuci, and menapii, with the addition of all the germans on this side of the rhine were under arms, that the senones did not assemble according to his command, and were concerting measures with the carnutes and the neighboring.
Gallic war, is julius caesars firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a thirdperson. When he nears the enemy, however, he receives a message stating that the germans have made no advances against the romans and that they will not refuse to fight if they are attacked. Grant daniell, commentary on caesars gallic war, ag bg 3. Caesar, inasmuch as he kept in remembrance that lucius cassius, the consul, had been slain, and his army routed and made to pass under the yoke by the helvetii, did not think that their request ought to be granted. Book i of caesars commentaries on the gallic war starts with an account of gaul and goes on to cover caesars defeat of first the helvetians and then the germans under ariovistus. Commentaries on the gallic war christmas summary classics. Commentaries on the gallic war is julius caesars firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a thirdperson narrative.
Caesars writting style is that of a detailed factual report, prepared year by year, of the events. Site contains many greek and latin texts, translations and related material. Commentaries on the gallic war, also bellum gallicum english. Britain indexes maps and plans battle against the helvetii battle. This series of annual war commentaries is referred to by various names but is.
Caesar granted those whom he had detained in the camp liberty of departing. The numerals refer to the book, the figures to the chapter. Julius caesars commentaries on the gallic war book 1. Gallic war book i book ii book iii book iv book v book vi book vii book viii. The practice seems to have ceased after the roman conquest walker. On one level a straightforward narrative of the campaigns caesar fought against the gauls, germans and.
Jan 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Caesars commentaries the war in gaul the civil war, english translation by w. The internet classics archive the gallic wars by julius caesar. War commentaries of julius caesar gaius julius caesar, complete classics, mcdevitte, w. In this book, besides observing caesars guile, it is well to note labienus, who demonstrates initiative and intelligence as he handles difficult positions. Page 265 caesar, having accomplished the object which he had in view, ordered the signal to be sounded for a retreat. Book 8 was written by aulus hirtius, after caesars death. Each book is specially crafted after reading complete book in less than 30 pages. Commentaries on the gallic war paperback february 3, 2018. This complete edition of caesar s commentaries contains all eight of caesar s books on the gallic war as well as all three of his books on the civil war masterfully translated into english by w. Gallic war, is julius caesars firsthand account of the gallic wars, written as a third.
In 58 bce, caesar headed for gaul, a region roughly encompassing presentday france and belgium and parts of the netherlands. The german war being finished, caesar thought it expedient for him. The internet classics archive the gallic wars by julius. Caesars commentaries on the gallic war julius caesar. 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. Caesar therefore confers with the gallic chiefs and decides to make immediate war on the germans. When caesar observed this, he ordered the ships of war, the appearance of which was somewhat strange to the barbarians and the motion more ready for service, to be withdrawn a little from the transport vessels, and to be propelled by their oars, and be stationed towards the open flank of the enemy. May 30, 2017 commentaries on the gallic war, by gaius julius caesar audio book duration. The gallic wars by julius caesar the internet classics archive. In it caesar describes the battles and intrigues that took place in the nine years he spent fighting local armies in gaul that opposed roman domination. May 17, 2008 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. Seven commentaries on the gallic war with an eighth commentary by aulus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Download chapters 15 robert argote contacted me recently with the idea of typing up julius caesars commentaries on the gallic war to allow them to be translated more easily.
Chapter 1 all gaul is divided into three parts, one of which the belgae inhabit, the aquitani another, those who in their own language are called celts, in our gauls, the third. Although he clearly had much firsthand contact with celts, some scholars. Seven commentaries on the gallic war with an eighth commentary by aulus hirtius oxford worlds classics 9780199540266. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 4, 2016. This edition of caesar s gallic war commentaries is an extremely detailed presentation of the text with extensive pedagogical ancillary materials, including an introduction, the full text with copious and detailed notes, a grammatical appendix, another appendix describing the historical and military context of the work, and a vocabulary. 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. Part of a complete english translation of caesars gallic war. This complete edition of caesars commentaries contains all eight of caesars books on the gallic war as well as all three of his books on the civil war masterfully translated into english by w. Caesar s commentaries are an outstanding account of extraordinary events by one of the most exceptional men in the history of the world.
There he receives intelligence of the death of clodius. College caesar greek and latin texts with facing vocabulary. Well particularly task you with questions on things such as caesars connection to the gallic wars, the effect of the wars, and who fought in them. Commentaries on the gallic war, by gaius julius caesar audio book. Caesar, complaining, that after they had sued for peace, and had voluntarily sent embassadors into the continent for that purpose, they had made war without a reason, said that he would pardon their indiscretion, and imposed hostages, a part of whom they gave immediately.