The Commentaries on the Civil War is an account written by Julius Caesar of his war against Gnaeus Pompeius and the Senate. It covers the events of 49-48 BC, from shortly before Caesar's invasion of Italy to Pompey's defeat at the Battle of Pharsalus and flight to Egypt with Caesar in pursuit. It closes with Pompey assassinated, Caesar attempting to mediate rival claims to the Egyptian throne, and the beginning of the Alexandrian War.
The Commentaries on the Civil War is an account written by Julius Caesar of his war against Gnaeus Pompeius and the Senate. It covers the events of 49-48 BC, from shortly before Caesar's invasion of Italy to Pompey's defeat at the Battle of Pharsalus and flight to Egypt with Caesar in pursuit. It closes with Pompey assassinated, Caesar attempting to mediate rival claims to the Egyptian throne, and the beginning of the Alexandrian War.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Gaius Julius Caesar was a prominent Roman general and statesman born on July 12, 100 BC. His political career reached its zenith when he formed the First Triumvirate with Crassus and Pompey in 60 BC. This alliance allowed him to gain considerable political power, opposed by many in the Senate such as Cato the Younger, with Cicero's private support. Caesar's military prowess was demonstrated during the Gallic Wars, where he expanded Roman territories significantly and undertook ventures such as invading Britain and building a bridge across the Rhine. These successes eventually overshadowed Pompey, who had turned to the Senate for support. In 49 BC, defying the Senate's orders to disband his army, Caesar famously crossed the Rubicon, initiating a civil war against Pompey and his allies, which he won, thus consolidating his power.By 45 BC, Caesar was the uncontested leader of Rome, initiating vast social and governmental reforms including the introduction of the Julian calendar and extending Roman citizenship. He also launched extensive building projects and land reforms to benefit his veterans. In 44 BC, he was declared dictator for life, a decision that led to his assassination on March 15 of the same year by a group of senators including Brutus and Cassius. This event sparked a series of civil wars, ultimately leading to the collapse of the Roman Republic. Caesar's legacy continued through his great-nephew and adopted heir, Octavian (later Augustus), marking the transition from Republic to Empire. Caesar's life and achievements have been extensively documented not only in his own writings but also through works by Cicero, Sallust, Suetonius, and Plutarch, making him a perennial figure in historical and cultural studies.
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The Civil WarIntroduction Historical background Caesar - the man and his aims The Civil War and the continuations Bibliographical Note Translator's Note Caesar: The Civil War Part I: The Struggle Begins 1. Intransigence at Rome 2. Caesar reacts 3. The Seige of Corfinium 4. Pompey leaves Italy 5. Caesar's Senate 6. Resistance at Massilia 7. The First Spanish campaign - Ilerda 8. A naval fight at Massilia 9. Spain - a war of attrition 10. The Pompeians capitulate Part II: Securing the West 1. The Seige of Massilia 2. Spain - the surrender of Varro 3. Massilia capitulates 4. Africa - Curio's campaign 5. Curio's last stand Part III: The Great Confrontation 1. Caesar in Italy - Pompey's preparations 2. Negotiations in Epirus 3. Trouble in Italy 4. Antony runs the gauntlet 5. The Lieutenants in Macedon 6. Stalemate at Dyrrachium 7. Setbacks for Caesar 8. Caesar moves to Thessaly 9. Pompey follows 10. The battle of Pharsalus 11. The death of Peompey 12. Caesar at Alexandria The Alexandrian War I. Events in Egypt 1. Miltary preparations 2. The water supply poisoned 3. Naval engagements 4. The last stages II. Events in Asia III. Events in Illyricum IV. Events in Spain V. Caesar Chastens Pharnaces: Zela The African War 1. Initail landings in Africa 2. Waiting at Ruspina 3. Consolidation 4. Caesar takes the offense 5. The Pompeians lose the initiative 6. Thapsus 7. The settlement of Africa The Spanish War 1. Caesar pursues the Pompeians 2. The victory of Munda 3. 'Mopping-up' Notes The Civil War The Alexandrain The African War The Spanish War Appendixes I. The Text II. The Ultimate Decree III. Pharsalus IV. Chronological Outline of the Careers of Pompey and Caesar Glossary or Persons and Places Index of Maps Maps and Sketch-Plans
The Civil WarIntroduction Historical background Caesar - the man and his aims The Civil War and the continuations Bibliographical Note Translator's Note Caesar: The Civil War Part I: The Struggle Begins 1. Intransigence at Rome 2. Caesar reacts 3. The Seige of Corfinium 4. Pompey leaves Italy 5. Caesar's Senate 6. Resistance at Massilia 7. The First Spanish campaign - Ilerda 8. A naval fight at Massilia 9. Spain - a war of attrition 10. The Pompeians capitulate Part II: Securing the West 1. The Seige of Massilia 2. Spain - the surrender of Varro 3. Massilia capitulates 4. Africa - Curio's campaign 5. Curio's last stand Part III: The Great Confrontation 1. Caesar in Italy - Pompey's preparations 2. Negotiations in Epirus 3. Trouble in Italy 4. Antony runs the gauntlet 5. The Lieutenants in Macedon 6. Stalemate at Dyrrachium 7. Setbacks for Caesar 8. Caesar moves to Thessaly 9. Pompey follows 10. The battle of Pharsalus 11. The death of Peompey 12. Caesar at Alexandria The Alexandrian War I. Events in Egypt 1. Miltary preparations 2. The water supply poisoned 3. Naval engagements 4. The last stages II. Events in Asia III. Events in Illyricum IV. Events in Spain V. Caesar Chastens Pharnaces: Zela The African War 1. Initail landings in Africa 2. Waiting at Ruspina 3. Consolidation 4. Caesar takes the offense 5. The Pompeians lose the initiative 6. Thapsus 7. The settlement of Africa The Spanish War 1. Caesar pursues the Pompeians 2. The victory of Munda 3. 'Mopping-up' Notes The Civil War The Alexandrain The African War The Spanish War Appendixes I. The Text II. The Ultimate Decree III. Pharsalus IV. Chronological Outline of the Careers of Pompey and Caesar Glossary or Persons and Places Index of Maps Maps and Sketch-Plans
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