Caesar's Gallic Wars

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The Gallic Wars is a historical account written by Julius Caesar of his military campaigns in Gaul (modern-day France and surrounding regions) between 58 and 50 BC. It is written in Latin and divided into eight books, each covering a year of the campaigns.

The work provides insights into Roman military tactics, the political landscape of Gaul, and the customs of the Gallic tribes.

Caesar portrays himself as a brilliant strategist and a just leader, while also providing vivid descriptions of battles and sieges.

The Gallic Wars served as both a historical record and a piece of propaganda, aimed at enhancing Caesar's reputation and political standing in Rome.

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John Goodall, "The Castle: A History" (Yale UP, 2022)

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