02603cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500460014926400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034549000320038150000310041350500380044450800860048252013550056853400450192365300470196865300450201570000350206070000420209583000320213785600430216999900170221210657UtSlPG20260610133245.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPA1 aCaesar, Julius,d100 BCE-44 BCE11a"De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aEveryman's library, no. 702  aRelease date is 2004-01-010 aThe war in Gaul -- The civil war.  aProduced by Stan Goodman, Ted Garvin, Carol David and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries by Julius Caesar is a historical account written in the late 1st century BC. The work details Julius Caesar's military campaigns, particularly his conquests in Gaul, where he sought to expand Roman influence and assert control over various tribes. Through a first-person narrative, Caesar not only documents tactical maneuvers but also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, making it a critical primary source for understanding Roman history and military strategy.  At the start of the text, Caesar introduces the geographical and political landscape of Gaul, noting its division into three main groups: the Belgae, the Aquitani, and the Gauls or Celts. He highlights the valor of the Helvetii tribe, who, driven by their ambitions under their leader Orgetorix, plan to migrate and conquer other territories. The narrative quickly shifts to Caesar's response upon learning of the Helvetii's intentions to pass through Roman territory. He fortifies Geneva and prepares for conflict, demonstrating his leadership and strategic prowess. The early chapters set the stage for the ensuing military engagement, showcasing not just the military tactics employed by Caesar but also the complexities of diplomacy and tribal alliances in Gaul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGaul -- History -- Gallic Wars, 58-51 B.C.  aRome -- History -- Civil War, 49-48 B.C.1 aDe Quincey, Thomas,d1785-18591 aMcDevitte, W. A.q(William Alexander) 0aEveryman's library, no. 70240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10657  c52110d52110