[O’Connell] will convince you that Caesar was a very bad man indeed. ‎ìThe War in Gaulî by Julius Caesar, describes exciting events that took place during his war against local armies. In the fourth century, Gallic warriors had settled along the Po and had invaded Central Italy (even capturing Rome in July 387). The Conquest of Gaul is Julius Caesar’s firsthand account of the Gallic Wars, fought between 58 and 50 b.c. It is a marvelous achievement. Roman Conquest of Gaul B.C. "—Christopher Whitton, Greece and Rome, “James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is as gripping and readable as Caesar's itself. Title. Brisk, terse, and potent, the translation captures the meaning of the original. It is a marvelous achievement. Included in this volume are the first hand recollections of one the most important figures in the history of human civilization, Julius Caesar. A new translation that captures the gripping power of one of the greatest war stories ever told—Julius Caesar’s pitiless account of his brutal campaign to conquer Gaul. This makes for a gripping read and brings out what made Caesar famous as an author in his own time. CONDITION: Full leather bound edition. We have his books of Commentarii (notes): eight on his wars in Gaul, 58-52 BC, including the two expeditions to Britain 55-54, and three on the civil war of 49-48. In these years, he created a fine army. "―Steven Saylor, author of The Throne of Caesar “The War for Gaul is Caesar’s report of his conquest of Gaul, an amoral war and a vastly destructive prelude to political revolution at Rome. Beijing 100016, P.R. In the late Iron Age, their different cultures had started to resemble each other, largely by processes of trade and exchange. These include the famous Gallic Wars but also books for the period covered by Shaw’s play, the so-called Alexandrian War, the time when he was fighting to get Cleopatra established in Egypt. “James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is as gripping and readable as Caesar's itself. Complete with chronology, a map of Gaul, suggestions for further reading, and an index, this feature-rich edition captures the forceful austerity of a troubling yet magnificent classic - a book that, as O'Donnell says, "gets war exactly right and morals exactly wrong". This war lasted nine years. James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is much more successful than others in rendering Caesar’s taut, forceful prose in English. Reading Caesar makes me want to go back and learn Latin (the Loeb Classics keep seductively singing to me of the benefits of a Latin education). What is overall surprising is that the Gauls are so technologically advanced. DATE: 2019. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Princeton, New Jersey 08540 From 58 to 50, Julius Caesar was governor of Gaul, which he conquered. Share. SERIES: The Ancient Classics Library. Caesar wrote the commentaries on the Gallic War for two main reasons: 1) to put in writing the authoritative account of a very important period in Roman history 2) to justify to the Roman people his military actions in Gaul, Germany, and Britain “James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is as gripping and readable as Caesar's itself. Incidentally, this book used to be much more famous back in the day when everybody had to learn Latin: apparently, Caesar’s no … "—Michael Kulikowski, London Review of Books, "A vigorous, modern, and uncluttered translation. Listen to the latest episodes. Raised bands on spine with gilt lettering. Motivations. . A new translation that captures the gripping power of one of the greatest war stories ever told―Julius Caesar’s pitiless account of his brutal campaign to conquer GaulImagine a book about an unnecessary war written by the ruthless general of an occupying army―a vivid and dramatic propaganda piece that forces the reader to identify with the conquerors and that is designed, like the war itself, to fuel the limitless political ambitions of the author. It is written in a simple and elegant style that enhances the appeal of the narrative. After the end of the First Punic War, the rising Roman Republic increasingly put pressure on the Gallic sphere of influence. The Greek author Plutarch of Chaeronea describes how this happened in chapter 17 of his Life of Julius Caesar. The War for Gaul has annotation. All these differ from each other in language, customs and laws. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries (The War Commentaries of Julius Caesar: The War in Gaul and The Civil War)' is a collection of war writings by Julius Caesar. "The War in Gaul" by Julius Caesar, describes exciting events that took place during his war against local armies. Directions, 6 Oxford Street, Woodstock Easy flowing, modern language which in my opinion does a very good job reflecting the spirit of the original work in its original context. (William Alexander) Title "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries Contents: The war in Gaul -- The civil war. O’Donnell does full justice to Caesar’s Latin, giving us an account as terse and understated as the original. Brisk, terse, and potent, the translation captures the meaning of the original. "—Steven Saylor, author of The Throne of Caesar, “The War for Gaul is Caesar’s report of his conquest of Gaul, an amoral war and a vastly destructive prelude to political revolution at Rome. The Gallic Wars were a series of military campaigns waged by the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar against several Gallic tribes. are still recognizable nations. Brisk, terse, and potent, the translation captures the meaning of the original. "—Sarah Ruden, translator of Augustine's Confessions, "This book invites us to rethink Caesar’s war commentaries not as epic history or grand adventure, but as highly political presentations. A genuinely distinctive and valuable translation.”—Andrew M. Riggsby, author of Caesar in Gaul and Rome, 41 William Street There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Anyone who has even a passing acquaintance with Latin knows Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres (All Gaul is divided into three parts), the opening line of De Bello Gallico, Julius Caesar's famous commentary on his campaigns against the Gauls in the 50s BC. Clad in the bloodred cloak he usually wore “as his distinguishing mark of battle,” Caesar led his troops to victories throughout the province, his major … This war lasted nine years. Brisk, terse, and potent, the translation captures the meaning of the original. Unable to add item to List. “James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is as gripping and readable as Caesar's itself. Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz See all videos for this article. The Gallic Wars were a series of military campaigns waged by the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar against several Gallic tribes.Rome's war against the Gallic tribes lasted from 58 BC to 50 BC and culminated in the decisive Battle of Alesia in 52 BC, in which a complete Roman victory resulted in the expansion of the Roman Republic over the whole of Gaul (mainly present-day France and Belgium). China O'Donnell enhances this fine translation by prefacing each yearly report from Gaul with a description of what was going on in Rome at the same time, allowing us to see how profoundly the two streams of action affected each other. “In the end, it is impossible not to become what others believe you are.” ― Julius Caesar I kept jumping back and forth between my Loeb Classics version of The Gallic War and my Penguin Classics version of The Conquest of Gaul. Robert S. Davis is an award-winning senior professor of genealogy, geography, and history. United States These include the famous Gallic Wars but also books for the period covered by Shaw’s play, the so-called Alexandrian War, the time when he was fighting to get Cleopatra established in Egypt. O’Donnell does full justice to Caesar’s Latin, giving us an account as terse and understated as the original. This series of annual war commentaries is referred to by various names but is commonly called De bello Gallico in Latin, or The Gallic Wars in English. . One sign of the businesslike slaughter of this book is its author's famous use of the third person about himself. Julius Caesar wrote commentaries on the wars he fought in Gaul between 58 and 52 B.C., in seven books one for each year. . The Ruin of the Roman Empire: A New History, Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 (Pacific War Trilogy, 3), The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution, How to Be a Leader: An Ancient Guide to Wise Leadership (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers), Alaric the Goth: An Outsider's History of the Fall of Rome, "This modern commentary on the Commentaries also 'lets you see Caesar the man and politician, not just the general he wanted you to see.'". He carefully describes tribes that still exist in some form in Europe today, the Belgica, the Helvetii, etc. There is also an 8th book, written by Aulus Hirtius. All Gaul is divided into three parts, one of which the Belgae inhabit, the Aquitani another, those who in their own language are called Celts, in ours Gauls, the third. It’s a masterclass in translation, and a dangerously appealing introduction to ‘the best bad man’s book ever written’. . Most people in Italy were afraid of new Gallic invasio… Princeton Asia (Beijing) Consulting Co., Ltd. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Please try again. Princeton University Press; 1st Edition (April 9, 2019), Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2019. Phone: +44 1993 814500 From 58 to 50, Julius Caesar was governor of Gaul, which he conquered. vendors: Many of our ebooks are available through library electronic Imagine a book about an unnecessary war written by the ruthless general of an occupying army — a vivid and dramatic propaganda piece that forces the reader to identify with the conquerors and that is designed, like the war itself, to fuel the limitless political ambitions of the author. As James O’Donnell so strikingly puts it, ‘as you put down this volume, you have become Caesar.' Gallic Wars, (58–50 bce), campaigns in which the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar conquered Gaul. The Greeks and Romans called all these nations Celts or Gauls. It is a book of great historical and geographical value. As James O’Donnell so strikingly puts it, ‘as you put down this volume, you have become Caesar.' This series of annual war commentaries is referred to by various names but is commonly called De bello Gallico in Latin, or The Gallic Wars in English. His disciplined application of a terse, bracing style is both readable and simulates something of the experience of the original audience. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Overview of the Gallic Wars, with a focus on Julius Caesar's victory over Vercingetorix. The translation below was made by Robin Seager. Could such a campaign autobiography ever be a great work of literature―perhaps even one of the greatest? Clad in the bloodred cloak he usually wore “as his distinguishing mark of battle,” Caesar led his troops to victories throughout the province, his major triumph being the defeat of the Gallic army led by He changed the Roman republic into a monarchy and laid the foundations of a truly Mediterranean empire. The Latin title, Commentaries on the Gallic War, is often retained in English translations of the book, and the title is also translated to About the Gallic War, Of the Gallic War, On the Gallic War, The Conquest of Gaul, and The Gallic War. It would be easy to think not, but such a book exists—and it helped transform Julius Caesar from a politician on the make into the Caesar of legend. . It is a book of great historical and geographical value. The Greek author Plutarch of Chaeronea describes how this happened in chapter 17 of his Life of Julius Caesar. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Wheelock's Latin (The Wheelock's Latin Series), Killing for the Republic: Citizen-Soldiers and the Roman Way of War, The Last Assassin: The Hunt for the Killers of Julius Caesar, Mythos: (Ancient Greek Mythology Book for Adults, Modern Telling of Classical Greek Myths Book) (Stephen Fry's Greek Myths, 1), The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire. The Gallic Wars (Rediscovered Books): The Commentaries of C. Julius Cæsar on his War in Gaul Author C. Julius Cæsar Caesar's Greatest Victory: The Battle of Alesia, Gaul 52 BC Unit 2702, NUO Centre His writing credits include more than 1,000 contributions as books, articles, and reviews in historical, library, education, and archival journals related to the South. Rome's war against the Gallic tribes lasted from 58 BC to 50 BC and culminated in the decisive Battle of Alesia in 52 BC, in which a complete Roman victory resulted in the expansion of the Roman Republic over the whole of Gaul (mainly present-day France and Belgium). Could such a campaign autobiography ever be a great work of literature—perhaps even one of the greatest? one that poses important questions about Caesar, his actions in Gaul, and the dying years of the Republic. I sat, I read, I loved.”—Barry Strauss, author of The Death of Caesar He sent me back to the original for first time in decades and drove home how rarely we approach these old warhorses with fresh eyes. The translation below was made by Robin Seager. This war lasted nine years. It is a book of great historical and geographical value. He made the mere word 'Caesar' a weapon to be wielded against his foes. Gallic Wars, (58–50 bce ), campaigns in which the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar conquered Gaul. "—Garry Wills, author of Rome and Rhetoric: Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar", “Most translations of Caesar give the impression that his style is weighty, ponderous, and, frankly, boring, but nothing could be further from the truth. His writing credits include more than 1,000 contributions as books, articles, and reviews in historical, library, education, and archival journals related to the South. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The introductions preceding each Commentary give the modern reader a sense of the context that the ancient reader brought to the story and show us Caesar in the process of becoming Caesar.”—Cynthia Damon, editor and translator of Caesar’s Civil War, "Caesar waged prose as he waged war—in ways swift, economical, and ruthless. Directions. It is written in a simple and elegant style that enhances the appeal of the narrative. Please try again. The introduction and notes provide rich context, penetrating insight, and grim wit, making clear that Caesar aims not merely to inform but to seduce. Announcing the launch of the Princeton University Press Ideas Podcast. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Part history and part political propaganda, the book follows Caesar and his legions as they fight their merry way through Belgium, France, Switzerland, and even England. I loved this translation. Julius Caesar wrote commentaries on the wars he fought in Gaul between 58 and 52 B.C., in seven books one for each year. resources including these platforms: A new translation that captures the gripping power of one of the greatest war stories ever told—Julius Caesar’s pitiless account of his brutal campaign to conquer Gaul, Imagine a book about an unnecessary war written by the ruthless general of an occupying army—a vivid and dramatic propaganda piece that forces the reader to identify with the conquerors and that is designed, like the war itself, to fuel the limitless political ambitions of the author. James O'Donnell admirably renders this style in English, ventriloquizing Caesar's mysterious genius. It would be easy to think not, but such a book exists―and it helped transform Julius Caesar from a politician on the make into the Caesar of legend. The War for Gaul has annotation. It is written in a simple and elegant style that enhances the appeal of the narrative. . PUBLISHER: Gryphon Editions. They reached the peak of their power in the early 3rd century BC. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. 58-52 Rome — versus — Gauls of Transalpine Gaul (Modern France) Campaigns in Eastern Gaul, 58-57 B.C. While militarily just as strong as the Romans, the Gallic tribes' internal divisions helped ease victory for Caesar, and Vercingetorix Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Author of introduction, etc. Northern Gaul and Briton, 56-54 B.C. This remarkable new translation of Caesar’s famous but underappreciated War for Gaul captures, like never before in English, the gripping and powerfully concise style of the future emperor’s dispatches from the front lines in what are today France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland.While letting Caesar tell his battle stories in his own way, distinguished classicist James O’Donnell also fills in the rest of the story in a substantial introduction and notes that together explain why Gaul is the “best bad man’s book ever written”—a great book in which a genuinely bad person offers a bald-faced, amoral description of just how bad he has been.Complete with a chronology, a map of Gaul, suggestions for further reading, and an index, this feature-rich edition captures the forceful austerity of a troubling yet magnificent classic—a book that, as O’Donnell says, “gets war exactly right and morals exactly wrong.”, "This modern commentary on the Commentaries also 'lets you see Caesar the man and politician, not just the general he wanted you to see. 2A Jiangtai Road, Chaoyang District The Conquest of Gaul, by Julius Caesar describes his actions in what is now France. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Gaul as a whole consisted of a multitude of states of different ethnic origin. Gaul was never united under a single ruler or government, but the Gallic tribes were capable of uniting their forces in large-scale military operations. Vercingetorix, 53-52 B.C. '"—Robert S. Davis, New York Journal of Books, "I rather like O’Donnell’s asceticism. Of all these, the Belgae are the bravest, because they are farthest from the civilization and refinement of [our] Province, and merchants least frequently resort to them and imp… In these years, he created a fine army. Gilt page edges and cover design. The Gallic War (translated by W. A. MacDevitte with an introduction by Thomas De Quincey) Author Julius Caesar Celts: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Celtic History and Mythology, Including Their Battles Against the Roman Republic in the Gallic Wars The translator notes introducing each year of the war are helpful and appropriate. Directions, Princeton Asia (Beijing) Consulting Co., Ltd. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. O’Donnell does full justice to Caesar’s Latin, giving us an account as terse and understated as the original. As James O’Donnell so strikingly puts it, ‘as you put down this volume, you have become Caesar.' Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Oxfordshire, OX20 1TR This remarkable new translation of Caesar’s famous but underappreciated War for Gaul captures, like never before in English, the gripping and powerfully concise style of the future emperor’s dispatches from the front lines in what are today France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland.While letting Caesar tell his battle stories in his own way, distinguished classicist James O’Donnell also fills in the rest of the story in a substantial introduction and notes that together explain why Gaul is the “best bad man’s book ever written”―a great book in which a genuinely bad person offers a bald-faced, amoral description of just how bad he has been.Complete with a chronology, a map of Gaul, suggestions for further reading, and an index, this feature-rich edition captures the forceful austerity of a troubling yet magnificent classic―a book that, as O’Donnell says, “gets war exactly right and morals exactly wrong.”. The river Garonne separates the Gauls from the Aquitani; the Marne and the Seine separate them from the Belgae. A new translation that captures the gripping power of one of the greatest war stories ever told--Julius Caesar's pitiless account of his brutal campaign to conquer Gaul Imagine a book about an unnecessary war written by the ruthless general of an occupying army--a vivid and dramatic propaganda piece that forces the reader to identify with the conquerors and that is designed, like the war itself, to fuel the … Many of our ebooks are available for purchase from these online "—Steven Saylor, author of The Throne of Caesar “The War for Gaul is Caesar’s report of his conquest of Gaul, an amoral war and a vastly destructive prelude to political revolution at Rome. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The Gallic Wars (Rediscovered Books) The Commentaries of C. Julius Cæsar on his War in Gaul. AUTHOR: Julius Caesar as translated by James J. O'Donnell. Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 - 15 March 44 BCE), Roman statesman, general, author, famous for the conquest of Gaul (modern France and Belgium) and his subsequent coup d'état. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Please try again. "—Lawrence Freedman, Foreign Affairs, "Certainly one for the school library shelves or young friends and relatives (classicists or not) who may well be less acquainted with Caesar. United Kingdom Phone: +86 10 8457 8802 There is also an 8th book, written by Aulus Hirtius. Author Talk: Jim O'Donnell, 'The War for Gaul' This event last occurred April 10, 2019. TITLE: The War for Gaul. In replicating the economy and sweep of Caesar’s narrative, O’Donnell’s version wins hands down.”—James M. May, St. Olaf College, “No one has come close to capturing Caesar’s verbal celerity in anything like the way James O’Donnell has. The War in Gaul by Julius Caesar describes exciting events that took place during his war against local armies. It is a marvelous achievement. "—Adrian Spooner, Classics for All Reviews, "[A]n excellent translation . Robert S. Davis is an award-winning senior professor of genealogy, geography, and history. Commentaries on the Civil War by Julius Caesar Book 1 Book 2 → Translation based on W. A. McDevitte and W. S. Bohn (1859) Phone: +1 609 258 4900 Add to Calendar Add to calendar; Add to Google Calendar; Free. De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859: Translator: McDevitte, W. A. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. I sat, I read, I loved.”—Barry Strauss, author of The Death of Caesar, “To publicize his campaigns in Gaul, Julius Caesar invented a new genre—and a direct, swift, but careful narrative style, like a tight skin around the events he recounts. 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