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Caesar's Writings
- Caesar's Gallic War and Civil War books, likely titled "notes," are key sources on the Gallic Wars.
- These books, copied by scribes, are considered reliable despite potential additions.
Gallic Wars Timeline and Geography
- Caesar's writings detail the Gallic Wars year by year, starting in 58 BCE.
- He begins by defining Gaul's geography, which differs from the Roman understanding.
Caesar's Gaul Definition
- Caesar's definition of Gaul, encompassing modern France, Belgium, parts of Germany and the Netherlands, became the standard.
- Before him, Gaul referred to northern Italy and Provence.