Cost of Glory

93 - Gallic Wars 3: Caesar At Sea

Jul 19, 2024

Caesar faces challenges from sea-faring Veneti, uses political games for strategy, and showcases ship technology. Learn about the importance of classical languages for communication and Ancient Language Institute's courses. Explore Caesar's military triumphs in Gaul, Senate's financial support, and victory in naval battle. Discover parallels between Caesar's military organization and early United States' approach to success.

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Caesar's mastery of sea battles against the Veneti showcases his diverse strategic skills.

The importance of learning ancient languages like Greek and Latin in refining communication skills is emphasized.

Strategic military campaigns in Gaul highlight the importance of tactics and leveraging advantages in warfare.

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Intro

7min

Strategic Decisions and Political Maneuvering in the Gallic Wars

14min

Political Maneuvers and Military Exploits of Caesar in Gaul

43min

The Importance of Military Organization and Comparison to the Early United States

3min

Caesar faces enemies at home and on sea, in part 3 of our series on Caesar’s masterwork of psychology, strategy, and propaganda: On the Gallic War (De Bello Gallico).

This is a world-history making story (the conquest of what’s now modern France), told by a world-history making storyteller.

Caesar entered Gaul as a mere politician. He returned 9 years later as a conqueror - and an enemy of the state. He tells how it all happened with his own pen.

In this episode:

Caesar faces the sea-faring people of Veneti
Caesar plays political games
Ship technology, and military strategy

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Cost of Glory

93 - Gallic Wars 3: Caesar At Sea

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Building Empires in Business

Caesar's Conquest of Gaul

Greek and Latin Language Courses

Strategic Military Siege in Gaul

Political Maneuvering for Consular Elections

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