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The Conquest of Gaul

Julius Caesar author Jane Gardner translator S Handford translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:9th Dec '82

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Between 58 and 50BC Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This is the record of his campaigns.
Caesar's narrative offers insights into his military strategy & paints a fascinating picture of his encounters with the inhabitant of Gaul and Britain, as well as offering lively portraits of a number of key characters such as the rebel leaders and Gallic chieftains. This can also be read as a piece of political propaganda, as Caesar sets down his version of events for the Roman public, knowing that he faces civil war on his return to Rome.

ISBN: 9780140444339

Dimensions: 197mm x 128mm x 15mm

Weight: 203g

272 pages