The Fourth Part Of Gaul

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The Fourth Part Of Gaul

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Author : John Cabeen Beatty
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2004-11-23

The Fourth Part Of Gaul written by John Cabeen Beatty and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-23 with Fiction categories.

In 58 B. C. Rome was the superpower of the Mediterranean world, and in that year Julius Caesar took up the governorship of the Roman Province in southern France or Gaul, as it was then called. The Roman Senate expected Caesar to govern the province, extract a reasonable amount of revenue, and guard the frontier against incursion by the many Gaulish tribes to the north. Caesar had something else in mind -- the conquest of all Gaul. Within two years he deftly employed his legions to inflict a series of catastrophic defeats upon the Gauls and occupied the eastern half of the country. He then put his troops into winter quarters, sending a single legion under its commander, Publius Crassus, west into Brittany with orders to take hostages to keep the peace. Crassus took the hostages but could not keep the peace. The fiercely independent tribes led by the Veneti bitterly resented giving hostages to Rome. At their first opportunity they seized Roman officers as hostages, then demanded return of their own hostages in exchange. When Publius Crassus rejected their demands, the Gauls revolted. The Fourth Part of Gaul is the story of that revolt as experienced by Marcus Brutus Pontus, a young tribune and staff officer, one of the hostages taken by the Gauls. His captors place the inquisitive young officer in the hands of a Veneti magistrate for safekeeping. This assignment insures him a unique position from which to view the spread of the insurrection and the huge naval battle between the Gaulish sailing fleet and Caesar's Roman galleys. Marcus narrowly escapes death during the catastrophic defeat of the Gauls. In the aftermath of the battle, many Gauls fleeing Caesar's wrath sail for Britain, while a small party of five ships crammed with families and soldiers sails west on the Atlantic. Led by a Greek pilot, they follow a long forgotten Carthaginian trade route taking with them their captive tribune. In the course of the long voyage, Marcus learns to navigate and handle the ship. His developing relationship with the sister of the expedition's leader involves him increasingly in the struggle of the expedition to survive the frigid winter and treacherous attack on their settlement at the mouth of the Connecticut River. By spring the Gaulish leaders come to see their Roman hostage as the essential key to their survival in the hostile environment of the new land. They themselves have become uniquely dependent on the hostage they have taken.

The Gallic War

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Author : Julius Caesar
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2023-11-18

The Gallic War written by Julius Caesar and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-18 with History categories.

In "The Gallic War," Julius Caesar presents a pivotal account of his military campaign against the Gallic tribes from 58 to 50 BCE. Written in a concise, dry, and objective literary style, Caesar's reports are characterized by their clarity, vivid descriptions, and strategic insight, reflecting the conventions of Roman historiography. His first-person narrative offers not only a record of battles and troop movements but also illuminates the complex interactions between the Romans and various tribes, revealing the social and political dynamics of Gaul during a transformative period in Roman history. Julius Caesar, a prominent statesman and military general, composed this work during his time away from Rome, likely to justify his actions and bolster his political standing back home. His dual role as both observer and participant grants unique authority to his narrative. As someone deeply immersed in the intricacies of power, ambition, and governance, Caesar'Äôs keen insights into leadership and military strategy emerge as focal themes throughout the text. "The Gallic War" is an essential read for anyone interested in military history, politics, or Roman culture. Caesar'Äôs articulate first-hand account not only documents a significant epoch but also serves as a timeless reflection on the nature of power, ambition, and the complexities of leadership.

Early History To The Burning Of Rome By The Gauls

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Author : Thomas Arnold
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1857

Early History To The Burning Of Rome By The Gauls written by Thomas Arnold and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1857 with Rome categories.

C Julius C Sar S Commentaries Of His Wars In Gaul And Civil War With Pompey To Which Is Added A Supplement To His Commentary Of His Wars In Gaul As Also Commentaries By Aulus Hirtius C With The Author S Life Made English By Col Martin Bladen The Sixth Edition Etc

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Author : Julius Caesar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1737

C Julius C Sar S Commentaries Of His Wars In Gaul And Civil War With Pompey To Which Is Added A Supplement To His Commentary Of His Wars In Gaul As Also Commentaries By Aulus Hirtius C With The Author S Life Made English By Col Martin Bladen The Sixth Edition Etc written by Julius Caesar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1737 with categories.

The Gallic Wars The Civil War Illustrated

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Author : Julius Caesar
language : en
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Release Date : 2022-10-03

The Gallic Wars The Civil War Illustrated written by Julius Caesar and has been published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-03 with History categories.

The Gallic Wars were waged between 58 and 50 BC by the Roman general Julius Caesar against the peoples of Gaul (present-day France, Belgium, along with parts of Germany and the United Kingdom). Gallic, Germanic, and British tribes fought to defend their homelands against an aggressive Roman campaign. Caesar portrayed the invasion as being a preemptive and defensive action, but historians agree that he fought the Wars primarily to boost his political career and to pay off his debts. Still, Gaul was of significant military importance to the Romans. Native tribes in the region, both Gallic and Germanic, had attacked Rome several times. Conquering Gaul allowed Rome to secure the natural border of the river Rhine. Caesar makes impossible claims about the number of Gauls killed (over a million), while claiming almost zero Roman casualties. Modern historians believe that Gallic forces were far smaller than the Romans claimed, and that the Romans suffered significant casualties. The campaign was still exceptionally brutal. Untold numbers of Gauls were killed, enslaved, or mutilated, including large numbers of civilians.

Bibliotheca Classica

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Author : John Lemprière
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1837

Bibliotheca Classica written by John Lemprière and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1837 with Classical dictionaries categories.

The Commentaries Of C Julius Caesar The Gallic War With The Supplement Of Hirtius Ed By C E Moberly

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Author : Gaius Julius Caesar
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871

The Commentaries Of C Julius Caesar The Gallic War With The Supplement Of Hirtius Ed By C E Moberly written by Gaius Julius Caesar and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with categories.

The History Of Rome

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Author : Thomas Arnold
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1851

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Penny Cyclopaedia Of The Society For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1837

Penny Cyclopaedia Of The Society For The Diffusion Of Useful Knowledge written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1837 with Encyclopedias and dictionaries categories.

V.1-20 are, like missing vols. 21-26, also freely available online at the the China-America Digital Academic Library (CADAL), & can be accessed with the following individual urls: http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv1 Note: Click to view v.1 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv2 Note: Click to view v.2 via CADAL http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv3 Note: Click to view v.3 via CADAL http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv4 Note: Click to view v.4 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv5 Note: Click to view v.5 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv6 Note: Click to view v.6 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv7 Note: Click to view v.7 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv8 Note: Click to view v.8 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv9 Note: Click to view v.9 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv10 Note: Click to view v.10 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv11 Note: Click to view v.11 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv12 Note: Click to view v.12 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv13 Note: Click to view v.13 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv14 Note: Click to view v.14 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv15 Note: Click to view v.15 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv16 Note: Click to view v.16 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv17 Note: Click to view v.17 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv18 Note: Click to view v.18 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv19 Note: Click to view v.19 via CADAL. -- http://lookup.lib.hku.hk/lookup/bib/B3144507Xv20 Note: Click to view v.20 via CADAL.

History Of Rome

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Author : Thomas Arnold
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1853

History Of Rome written by Thomas Arnold and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1853 with Rome (Italy) categories.