Eight Books of Caesar's Gallic War

By Gaius Julius Caesar, Julius Caesar, William Rainey Harper, et al.

Book Overview

The Eight Books of Caesar's Gallic War is a historical account written by William Rainey Harper that chronicles Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul in the 1st century BC. The book is divided into eight sections, each detailing a different year of the war, and covers topics such as battles, alliances, and political maneuvering. Harper's writing provides a detailed and engaging look at the military campaigns, as well as the social and cultural aspects of the Gaulish people. The book also includes maps and illustrations to aid in understanding the locations and events described. Overall, The Eight Books of Caesar's Gallic War is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most significant military campaigns in ancient history.1891. The authors write in the preface that: In this volume the student is permitted to compare the Latinity of the eighth book, which was written by Hirtius, with that of the seven which precede. No Latin author repays the careful study of advanced Latin scholarship more satisfactorily than Caesar, and for this reason it is a misfortune, perhaps, that the Commentaries are relegated to the preparatory school. On the other hand, in no writer are the great principles of the language so constantly reviewed, thus forming a sure foundation for classical scholarship. Contents: Inductive Studies; Eight Books of the Gallic War; Bibliography; Idioms; Notes; Exercises in Latin Composition; Word Lists; Classification of Words; Vocabulary, including Geographical and Proper Names; and Special Vocabulary to Book Eight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417927992
• ISBN13: 9781417927999
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"