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A Feat of Engineering: Caesar's Bridge Over the Rhine
This chapter explores the construction of an impressive bridge over the Rhine River by historical engineers, focusing on its technical specifications and design choices. It highlights the project's significance as a display of power to local tribes and discusses the contrasting perceptions of later historians, culminating in a narrative on Roman leadership and the swift retreat of the Germans.