The Conquest of Gaul

Informationen zum Autor Julius Caesar, translated by F. P. Long, with an introduction by Cheryl Walker Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung Tells how Julius Caesar and his legions conquered much of modern France in less than a decade (58-51 BCE)! despite determined resistance. This is a story of diplomatic maneuverings! shifting alliances! and military actions; the final chapters culminate in the revolt of the united Gallic tribes under Vercingetorix! France's first national hero.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Julius Caesar, Cheryl (INT)/ Long Caesar/ Walker
• Collaboration: F P Long (Traduction), F. P. Long (Traduction), F.P. Long (Traduction)
• Edition: Union Square
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 16.07.2005
• EAN: 9780760768952
• ISBN: 978-0-7607-6895-2
• Pages: 288
• Thèmes: Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading; Barnes & Noble Library of Esse; Barnes & Noble Library of Essential Reading
• Catégorie: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Histoire > Antiquité