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C. Iuli Caesaris Commentarii Rerum in Gallia Gestarum VII A. Hirti Commentarius VIII (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The Ctmmentaries on the Gallic War were published not later than 46 b.c., for Cicero notices them with admi ration in his Brutus (75, which appeared in that year. Most probably indeed they were both written and published seyeral years earlier; for it is more than un likely that Caesar would have had time for literary com position during the intense labour of the civil war, and moreover, as Mommsen says (hist. Of Rome, v, 1894, p. The book was doubtless intended [at least in part] to justify before the Roman public what Caesar had done in Gaul. I will explain this in discussing the trust worthiness of the narrative.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Julius Caesar's account of his conquest of Gaul, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the Gallic War through Caesar's own words. The author explores the historical context of the war, meticulously analyzing the reliability of Caesar's narrative and exploring the complex ethnology of Gaul. The book examines the various races that inhabited Gaul, including the Celts, Belgae, and Aquitani, and their origins. The author sheds light on the linguistic and cultural relationships between these groups, drawing upon the evidence of ancient writers and the burgeoning fields of archaeology, physical anthropology, and philology. The author also explores the debate surrounding the German origins of certain Belgic tribes, offering nuanced insights into the complex tapestry of Gallic society. Through insightful analysis and careful consideration of the available evidence, the author unveils the multifaceted nature of Caesar's conquest of Gaul, providing readers with a richer understanding of this pivotal moment in Roman history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334233197_0
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