The Works of Julius Caesar: Parallel English and Latin (Forgotten Books) [Paperback]

Gaius Julius Caesar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 22, 2007

Book Description:

"This a parallel presentation of the works of Julius Caesar in Latin and English translation. This includes his Gallic Wars and Civil Wars, plus three shorter works which may have been written by Aulus Hirtius (who is also credited with the 8th book of the Gallic Wars). Beyond its importance as a source document for military and Roman history, Caesar's clean prose style has long made his Gallic Wars the text of choice for second-year Latin. It is also of interest because of his first-hand observations of the Celtic tribes that he was waging war on." (Quote from sacred-texts.com)

Table of Contents:

Publisher's Preface; Gallic Wars Book 1 (58 B.c.e.); Gallic Wars Book 2 (57 B.c.e.); Gallic Wars Book 3 (56 B.c.e.); Gallic Wars Book 4 (55 B.c.e.); Gallic Wars Book 5 (54 B.c.e.); Gallic Wars Book 6 (53 B.c.e.); Gallic Wars Book 7 (52 B.c.e.); Gallic Wars Book 8 (51-50 B.c.e.); Civil Wars Book 1 (50 B.c.e.); Civil Wars Book 2 (49 B.c.e.); Civil Wars Book 3 (48-47 B.c.e.); Alexandrian War; African War; Spanish War

About the Publisher:

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, Esoteric and Mythology. www.forgottenbooks.org

Forgotten Books is about sharing information, not about making money. All books are priced at wholesale prices. We are also the only publisher we know of to print in large sans-serif font, which is proven to make the text easier to read and put less strain on your eyes.

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About the Author

About the Author:

"Gaius Julius Caesar (July 12 or July 13, 100 BC or 102 BC – March 15, 44 BC), was a Roman military and political leader and one of the most influential men in world history. He played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire.

A politician of the populares tradition, he formed an unofficial triumvirate with Marcus Licinius Crassus and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus which dominated Roman politics for several years, but was fiercely opposed by optimates like Marcus Porcius Cato and Marcus Calpurnius Bibulus. His conquest of Gaul extended the Roman world all the way to the Atlantic Ocean, and he also conducted the first Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC; the collapse of the triumvirate, however, led to a stand-off with Pompey and the Senate. Leading his legions across the Rubicon, Caesar began a civil war in 49 BC from which he became the undisputed master of the Roman world.

After assuming control of government, he began extensive reforms of Roman society and government. He was proclaimed dictator for life, and he heavily centralised the bureaucracy of the Republic. These events provoked a hitherto friend of Caesar, Marcus Junius Brutus, and a group of other senators, to assassinate the dictator on the Ides of March (March 15) in 44 BC. The assassins hoped to restore the normal running of the Republic, but they provoked another Roman civil war, which led eventually to the establishment of the autocratic Roman Empire by Caesar's adopted heir, Gaius Octavianus. In 42 BC, two years after his assassination, the Roman Senate officially sanctified Caesar as one of the Roman deities.

Much of Caesar's life is known from his own Commentaries (Commentarii) on his military campaigns, and other contemporary sources such as the letters and speeches of his political rival Cicero, the historical writings of Sallust, and the poetry of Catullus. Many more details of his life are recorded by later historians, such as Appian, Suetonius, Plutarch, Cassius Dio and Strabo." (Quote from wikipedia.org)

Product Details

• Paperback: 685 pages
• Publisher: Forgotten Books (December 22, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160506355X
• ISBN-13: 978-1605063553
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars brush up on that Latin, November 8, 2010

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Greetings all, A great book to brush up on your Latin with the old master. Caesar was a great writer in his own prose. Great read. The book is a large size paperback, good size print. Heavy. Fits in a briefcase, but not your pocket. Lots of room for notes in your own translation which you will be working at as your speed picks back up. Then you can read just the Latin. Lot of fun. Highly recommended. Best regards,

5.0 out of 5 stars In his own words..., December 6, 2009

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Anyone with a solid interest in the history of the Roman empire or with Julius Caesar himself would find this book fascinating. The paralell Latin and English adds to the sense of history yet to read Caesar's own words detailing battles and politics from his era enlightens one to the actual man behind the legend. Don't let the long read deter you, the parallel writing makes it a quicker read than you would think.