Landmark Julius Caesar

Gallic War - Civil War - Alexandrian War - African War - Spanish War

Between 58 and 50 B.C., Caesar led his army to twice invade Britain and conquer most of the land that is now France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The Gallic Wars served two purposes: to offer a record of Caesar's travels and insights into his military strategies, and to present the Roman public with a portrait of Caesar as a compelling, effective leader - which would be a key part of his public image as he fought off his rivals for control of the empire.

Caesar chronicles his struggle to rule in The Civil Wars, from his crossing of the Rubicon in 49 B.C. through the death of his chief rival, Pompey, and the ongoing efforts of Pompey's heirs and followers to remove Caesar from power.

As with the other volumes in the Landmark series, this edition - edited by Robert B. Strassler and Kurt A. Raaflaub - supplements the text with detailed maps, images, and annotations to place the work in historical and political context. And with stunning endpapers and color graphics, this beautifully produced, large-format hardcover makes a terrific gift for history and classics enthusiasts.

Razboi galic - Razboi civil - Razboi alexandrin - Razboi african - Razboi spaniol Intre 58 si 50 i.Hr., Cezar si-a condus armata sa invadeze de doua ori Marea Britanie si sa cucereasca cea mai mare parte a pamantului care este acum Franta, Belgia si Elvetia. Razboaiele galice au avut doua scopuri: sa ofere o evidenta a calatoriilor si a perspectivelor lui Cezar asupra strategiilor sale militare si sa prezinte publicului roman un portret al lui Cezar ca un conducator convingator si eficient - care ar fi o parte cheie a imaginii sale publice ca s-a luptat cu rivalii sai pentru controlul imperiului.