Among the most durable and engaging texts in world literature, Julius CaesarsConquest of Gaul tells how he and his legions conquered much of modern France in less than a decade (58-51 BCE), despite determined resistance. Perhaps the most famous Roman ever, Gaius Julius Caesar created a legacy which has resonated, for good or ill, throughout Western culture. Architect of an imperial system, eponymous sponsor of a reformed calendar system, orator second only to Cicero, conqueror of Gaul: Surely those accomplishments in the diverse fields of politics, applied mathematics, rhetoric, and military…mehr
Among the most durable and engaging texts in world literature, Julius CaesarsConquest of Gaul tells how he and his legions conquered much of modern France in less than a decade (58-51 BCE), despite determined resistance. Perhaps the most famous Roman ever, Gaius Julius Caesar created a legacy which has resonated, for good or ill, throughout Western culture. Architect of an imperial system, eponymous sponsor of a reformed calendar system, orator second only to Cicero, conqueror of Gaul: Surely those accomplishments in the diverse fields of politics, applied mathematics, rhetoric, and military science would justify his eminence. Nevertheless, the high literary quality and historical value of this seemingly modest account match its exciting story of diplomatic maneuverings, shifting alliances, and military actions; the final chapters culminate in the revolt of the united Gallic tribes under Vercingetorix, Frances first national hero, and are as compelling as any contemporary spy thriller.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Julius Caesar was born in 100 BCE to a distinguished, although not politically prominent, patrician family. During his praetorship (62 BCE) and consulship (59 BCE) Caesar espoused positions and causes which excited great passion. He generated the military forces and political clout which made him, first, a conqueror of the territory from Northern Italy to the far side of the English Channel, then a contender for world dominion in 49 BCE.
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The Conquest of GaulIntroduction 1. Roman politics in the late Republic 2. Gaul and its inhabitants 3. The course of the war 4. Caesar the man 5. Caesar as author 6. Preface to second edition Suggestions for Further Reading Caesar the Conquest of Gaul Book I: The Expulsion of Intruders 1. Repulse of the Helvetii (58 B.C.) 2. Expulsion of Ariovistus from Gaul (58 B.C) Book II: The Conquest of the Belgic Tribes 1. Collapse of the Belgic coalition (57 B.C.) 2. Piecemeal conquest of the Belgic tirbes (57 B.C.) Book III: The First Rebellion 1. Unsuccessful campaign in the Alps (57 B.C.) 2. The fight on the Atlantic coast (56 B.C.) 3. Victorious campaign in Aquitania (56 B.C.) 4. Indecisive campaign against the Morini (56 B.C.) Book IV: Invasions of Germany and Britain 1. Massacre of the Usipetes and Tenctheri (55 B.C.) 2. The first crossing of the Rhine (55 B.C.) 3. The first invasion of Britain (55 B.C.) Book V: The Second Rebellion 1. The second invasion of Britain (54 B.C.) 2. Destruction of Sabinus' army by the Eburones (54 B.C.) 3. Attack by the Nervii on Cicero's winter camp (54 B.C.) 4. Widespread revolts in northern and central Gaul (54-53 B.C.) Book VI: Operations Near the Rhine 1. The Treveri routed (53 B.C.) 2. The second crossing of the Rhine (53 B.C.) 3. Customs and institutions of the Gauls 4. Customs and institutions of the Germans 5. Devastation of the country of the Eburones (53 B.C.) Book VII: The Rebellion of Vercingetorix 1. The opening stage (52 B.C.) 2. Siege and capture of Avaricum (52 B.C.) 3. Roman reverse at Gergovia (52 B.C.) 4. Vercingetorix's defeat in open warfare (52 B.C.) 5. Siege and capture of Alesia (52 B.C.) Book VIII: The Final Rebellion 1. Hirtius' preface 2. Revolts of the Bituriges, Carnutes and Bellovaci (52-51 B.C.) 3. The last encounters; capture of Uxellodunum (51 B.C.) 4. Civil war impends Notes Appendices I. The Text II. The Roman Army III. Chronological Outline of the Career of Caesar Glossary of Persons and Places Index to Maps Maps: 1. Northern Gaul 2. Southern Gaul 3. Principal tribes of South-east Britain 4. The siege of Alesia
The Conquest of GaulIntroduction 1. Roman politics in the late Republic 2. Gaul and its inhabitants 3. The course of the war 4. Caesar the man 5. Caesar as author 6. Preface to second edition Suggestions for Further Reading Caesar the Conquest of Gaul Book I: The Expulsion of Intruders 1. Repulse of the Helvetii (58 B.C.) 2. Expulsion of Ariovistus from Gaul (58 B.C) Book II: The Conquest of the Belgic Tribes 1. Collapse of the Belgic coalition (57 B.C.) 2. Piecemeal conquest of the Belgic tirbes (57 B.C.) Book III: The First Rebellion 1. Unsuccessful campaign in the Alps (57 B.C.) 2. The fight on the Atlantic coast (56 B.C.) 3. Victorious campaign in Aquitania (56 B.C.) 4. Indecisive campaign against the Morini (56 B.C.) Book IV: Invasions of Germany and Britain 1. Massacre of the Usipetes and Tenctheri (55 B.C.) 2. The first crossing of the Rhine (55 B.C.) 3. The first invasion of Britain (55 B.C.) Book V: The Second Rebellion 1. The second invasion of Britain (54 B.C.) 2. Destruction of Sabinus' army by the Eburones (54 B.C.) 3. Attack by the Nervii on Cicero's winter camp (54 B.C.) 4. Widespread revolts in northern and central Gaul (54-53 B.C.) Book VI: Operations Near the Rhine 1. The Treveri routed (53 B.C.) 2. The second crossing of the Rhine (53 B.C.) 3. Customs and institutions of the Gauls 4. Customs and institutions of the Germans 5. Devastation of the country of the Eburones (53 B.C.) Book VII: The Rebellion of Vercingetorix 1. The opening stage (52 B.C.) 2. Siege and capture of Avaricum (52 B.C.) 3. Roman reverse at Gergovia (52 B.C.) 4. Vercingetorix's defeat in open warfare (52 B.C.) 5. Siege and capture of Alesia (52 B.C.) Book VIII: The Final Rebellion 1. Hirtius' preface 2. Revolts of the Bituriges, Carnutes and Bellovaci (52-51 B.C.) 3. The last encounters; capture of Uxellodunum (51 B.C.) 4. Civil war impends Notes Appendices I. The Text II. The Roman Army III. Chronological Outline of the Career of Caesar Glossary of Persons and Places Index to Maps Maps: 1. Northern Gaul 2. Southern Gaul 3. Principal tribes of South-east Britain 4. The siege of Alesia
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