The Commentaries of Cæsar by Anthony Trollope
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About this eBook
| Author | Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
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| Title | The Commentaries of Cæsar |
| Alternate Title | The Commentaries of Caesar |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Summary | "The Commentaries of Cæsar" by Anthony Trollope is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the writings of Julius Cæsar, providing insights into his military campaigns, particularly in Gaul and his subsequent civil war. This narrative offers a unique perspective on Cæsar’s actions and motives during a pivotal time in Roman history, exploring themes of power, ambition, and the complexities of leadership. The opening of the volume introduces the context of Cæsar’s Commentaries, emphasizing that they serve as foundational texts for modern history. It reflects on Cæsar's firsthand experiences in the Gallic Wars and his civil strife against Pompey. Trollope discusses Cæsar's unique narrative style, marked by clarity and simplicity, providing an analysis of Cæsar’s ambitious character and strategic prowess. The text lays the groundwork for Cæsar’s military exploits and hints at the ethical and moral complexities of his conquests, showcasing his dual role as a commander and a statesman who shaped the very fabric of the Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Caesar, Julius. De bello Gallico |
| Subject | Military history, Ancient -- Historiography |
| Subject | Gaul -- History -- Gallic Wars, 58-51 B.C. -- Historiography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55926 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 173 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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