Motivations. A new translation that captures the gripping power of one of the greatest war stories ever told—Julius Caesar’s pitiless account of his brutal campaign to conquer Gaul. Brisk, terse, and potent, the translation captures the meaning of the original. Many of our ebooks are available for purchase from these online The translation below was made by Robin Seager. Princeton, New Jersey 08540 It is written in a simple and elegant style that enhances the appeal of the narrative. CONDITION: Full leather bound edition. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Brisk, terse, and potent, the translation captures the meaning of the original. Add to Calendar Add to calendar; Add to Google Calendar; Free. It is a marvelous achievement. Robert S. Davis is an award-winning senior professor of genealogy, geography, and history. Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz See all videos for this article. "—Lawrence Freedman, Foreign Affairs, "Certainly one for the school library shelves or young friends and relatives (classicists or not) who may well be less acquainted with Caesar. As James O’Donnell so strikingly puts it, ‘as you put down this volume, you have become Caesar.' The Conquest of Gaul is Julius Caesar’s firsthand account of the Gallic Wars, fought between 58 and 50 b.c. This remarkable new translation of Caesar’s famous but underappreciated War for Gaul captures, like never before in English, the gripping and powerfully concise style of the future emperor’s dispatches from the front lines in what are today France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland.While letting Caesar tell his battle stories in his own way, distinguished classicist James O’Donnell also fills in the rest of the story in a substantial introduction and notes that together explain why Gaul is the “best bad man’s book ever written”—a great book in which a genuinely bad person offers a bald-faced, amoral description of just how bad he has been.Complete with a chronology, a map of Gaul, suggestions for further reading, and an index, this feature-rich edition captures the forceful austerity of a troubling yet magnificent classic—a book that, as O’Donnell says, “gets war exactly right and morals exactly wrong.”, "This modern commentary on the Commentaries also 'lets you see Caesar the man and politician, not just the general he wanted you to see. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. "—Christopher Whitton, Greece and Rome, “James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is as gripping and readable as Caesar's itself. He made the mere word 'Caesar' a weapon to be wielded against his foes. Gallic Wars, (58–50 bce), campaigns in which the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar conquered Gaul. Caesar wrote the commentaries on the Gallic War for two main reasons: 1) to put in writing the authoritative account of a very important period in Roman history 2) to justify to the Roman people his military actions in Gaul, Germany, and Britain As James O’Donnell so strikingly puts it, ‘as you put down this volume, you have become Caesar.' From 58 to 50, Julius Caesar was governor of Gaul, which he conquered. He changed the Roman republic into a monarchy and laid the foundations of a truly Mediterranean empire. There is also an 8th book, written by Aulus Hirtius. Julius Caesar wrote commentaries on the wars he fought in Gaul between 58 and 52 B.C., in seven books one for each year. Northern Gaul and Briton, 56-54 B.C. James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is much more successful than others in rendering Caesar’s taut, forceful prose in English. The Greek author Plutarch of Chaeronea describes how this happened in chapter 17 of his Life of Julius Caesar. DATE: 2019. His writing credits include more than 1,000 contributions as books, articles, and reviews in historical, library, education, and archival journals related to the South. The War for Gaul has annotation. Clad in the bloodred cloak he usually wore “as his distinguishing mark of battle,” Caesar led his troops to victories throughout the province, his major triumph being the defeat of the Gallic army led by Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Please try again. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 - 15 March 44 BCE), Roman statesman, general, author, famous for the conquest of Gaul (modern France and Belgium) and his subsequent coup d'état. Included in this volume are the first hand recollections of one the most important figures in the history of human civilization, Julius Caesar. In replicating the economy and sweep of Caesar’s narrative, O’Donnell’s version wins hands down.”—James M. May, St. Olaf College, “No one has come close to capturing Caesar’s verbal celerity in anything like the way James O’Donnell has. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Please try again. [O’Connell] will convince you that Caesar was a very bad man indeed. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. While militarily just as strong as the Romans, the Gallic tribes' internal divisions helped ease victory for Caesar, and Vercingetorix AUTHOR: Julius Caesar as translated by James J. O'Donnell. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I loved this translation. Part history and part political propaganda, the book follows Caesar and his legions as they fight their merry way through Belgium, France, Switzerland, and even England. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. 58-52 Rome — versus — Gauls of Transalpine Gaul (Modern France) Campaigns in Eastern Gaul, 58-57 B.C. This war lasted nine years. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. It’s a masterclass in translation, and a dangerously appealing introduction to ‘the best bad man’s book ever written’. There was a problem loading your book clubs. What is overall surprising is that the Gauls are so technologically advanced. “In the end, it is impossible not to become what others believe you are.” ― Julius Caesar I kept jumping back and forth between my Loeb Classics version of The Gallic War and my Penguin Classics version of The Conquest of Gaul. Gaul as a whole consisted of a multitude of states of different ethnic origin. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 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Davis, New York Journal of Books, "I rather like O’Donnell’s asceticism. O’Donnell does full justice to Caesar’s Latin, giving us an account as terse and understated as the original. “James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is as gripping and readable as Caesar's itself. They reached the peak of their power in the early 3rd century BC. Brisk, terse, and potent, the translation captures the meaning of the original. Roman Conquest of Gaul B.C. Most people in Italy were afraid of new Gallic invasio… We have his books of Commentarii (notes): eight on his wars in Gaul, 58-52 BC, including the two expeditions to Britain 55-54, and three on the civil war of 49-48. The river Garonne separates the Gauls from the Aquitani; the Marne and the Seine separate them from the Belgae. "The War in Gaul" by Julius Caesar, describes exciting events that took place during his war against local armies. This war lasted nine years. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Gallic Wars were a series of military campaigns waged by the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar against several Gallic tribes. . Gilt page edges and cover design. He sent me back to the original for first time in decades and drove home how rarely we approach these old warhorses with fresh eyes. The Gallic Wars (Rediscovered Books) The Commentaries of C. Julius Cæsar on his War in Gaul. The introduction and notes provide rich context, penetrating insight, and grim wit, making clear that Caesar aims not merely to inform but to seduce. I sat, I read, I loved.”—Barry Strauss, author of The Death of Caesar The translator notes introducing each year of the war are helpful and appropriate. "—Anthony Smart, Bryn Mawr Classical Review, "James O’Donnell has turned De bello Gallico into lucid, convincing, contemporary English. Open to the public Off campus. 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"—Steven Saylor, author of The Throne of Caesar, “The War for Gaul is Caesar’s report of his conquest of Gaul, an amoral war and a vastly destructive prelude to political revolution at Rome. are still recognizable nations. Phone: +44 1993 814500 Oxfordshire, OX20 1TR Easy flowing, modern language which in my opinion does a very good job reflecting the spirit of the original work in its original context. United States O’Donnell does full justice to Caesar’s Latin, giving us an account as terse and understated as the original. Julius Caesar wrote commentaries on the wars he fought in Gaul between 58 and 52 B.C., in seven books one for each year. These include the famous Gallic Wars but also books for the period covered by Shaw’s play, the so-called Alexandrian War, the time when he was fighting to get Cleopatra established in Egypt. In these years, he created a fine army. Complete with chronology, a map of Gaul, suggestions for further reading, and an index, this feature-rich edition captures the forceful austerity of a troubling yet magnificent classic - a book that, as O'Donnell says, "gets war exactly right and morals exactly wrong". Of all these, the Belgae are the bravest, because they are farthest from the civilization and refinement of [our] Province, and merchants least frequently resort to them and imp… A new translation that captures the gripping power of one of the greatest war stories ever told--Julius Caesar's pitiless account of his brutal campaign to conquer Gaul Imagine a book about an unnecessary war written by the ruthless general of an occupying army--a vivid and dramatic propaganda piece that forces the reader to identify with the conquerors and that is designed, like the war itself, to fuel the … A genuinely distinctive and valuable translation.”—Andrew M. Riggsby, author of Caesar in Gaul and Rome, 41 William Street After the end of the First Punic War, the rising Roman Republic increasingly put pressure on the Gallic sphere of influence. As James O’Donnell so strikingly puts it, ‘as you put down this volume, you have become Caesar.' one that poses important questions about Caesar, his actions in Gaul, and the dying years of the Republic. The War in Gaul by Julius Caesar describes exciting events that took place during his war against local armies. Directions, 6 Oxford Street, Woodstock It is a marvelous achievement. The Greeks and Romans called all these nations Celts or Gauls. "—Michael Kulikowski, London Review of Books, "A vigorous, modern, and uncluttered translation. All these differ from each other in language, customs and laws. . (William Alexander) Title "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries Contents: The war in Gaul -- The civil war. O’Donnell does full justice to Caesar’s Latin, giving us an account as terse and understated as the original. Could such a campaign autobiography ever be a great work of literature―perhaps even one of the greatest? Overview of the Gallic Wars, with a focus on Julius Caesar's victory over Vercingetorix. Phone: +86 10 8457 8802 All Gaul is divided into three parts, one of which the Belgae inhabit, the Aquitani another, those who in their own language are called Celts, in ours Gauls, the third. “James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is as gripping and readable as Caesar's itself. The Greek author Plutarch of Chaeronea describes how this happened in chapter 17 of his Life of Julius Caesar. In the fourth century, Gallic warriors had settled along the Po and had invaded Central Italy (even capturing Rome in July 387). This remarkable new translation of Caesar’s famous but underappreciated War for Gaul captures, like never before in English, the gripping and powerfully concise style of the future emperor’s dispatches from the front lines in what are today France, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland.While letting Caesar tell his battle stories in his own way, distinguished classicist James O’Donnell also fills in the rest of the story in a substantial introduction and notes that together explain why Gaul is the “best bad man’s book ever written”―a great book in which a genuinely bad person offers a bald-faced, amoral description of just how bad he has been.Complete with a chronology, a map of Gaul, suggestions for further reading, and an index, this feature-rich edition captures the forceful austerity of a troubling yet magnificent classic―a book that, as O’Donnell says, “gets war exactly right and morals exactly wrong.”. SERIES: The Ancient Classics Library. "—Sarah Ruden, translator of Augustine's Confessions, "This book invites us to rethink Caesar’s war commentaries not as epic history or grand adventure, but as highly political presentations. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. "―Steven Saylor, author of The Throne of Caesar “The War for Gaul is Caesar’s report of his conquest of Gaul, an amoral war and a vastly destructive prelude to political revolution at Rome. Listen to the latest episodes. Robert S. Davis is an award-winning senior professor of genealogy, geography, and history. Share. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. . James O'Donnell admirably renders this style in English, ventriloquizing Caesar's mysterious genius. Beijing 100016, P.R. I sat, I read, I loved.”—Barry Strauss, author of The Death of Caesar De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859: Translator: McDevitte, W. A. United Kingdom This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Title. It is a book of great historical and geographical value. Please try again. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. TITLE: The War for Gaul. . He carefully describes tribes that still exist in some form in Europe today, the Belgica, the Helvetii, etc. Announcing the launch of the Princeton University Press Ideas Podcast. It is written in a simple and elegant style that enhances the appeal of the narrative. O'Donnell enhances this fine translation by prefacing each yearly report from Gaul with a description of what was going on in Rome at the same time, allowing us to see how profoundly the two streams of action affected each other. It is written in a simple and elegant style that enhances the appeal of the narrative. It is a book of great historical and geographical value. "—Garry Wills, author of Rome and Rhetoric: Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar", “Most translations of Caesar give the impression that his style is weighty, ponderous, and, frankly, boring, but nothing could be further from the truth. vendors: Many of our ebooks are available through library electronic It is a book of great historical and geographical value. . From 58 to 50, Julius Caesar was governor of Gaul, which he conquered. Incidentally, this book used to be much more famous back in the day when everybody had to learn Latin: apparently, Caesar’s no … Directions, Princeton Asia (Beijing) Consulting Co., Ltd. The Gallic Wars (Rediscovered Books): The Commentaries of C. Julius Cæsar on his War in Gaul Author C. Julius Cæsar Caesar's Greatest Victory: The Battle of Alesia, Gaul 52 BC This series of annual war commentaries is referred to by various names but is commonly called De bello Gallico in Latin, or The Gallic Wars in English. “James O’Donnell’s version of The War for Gaul is as gripping and readable as Caesar's itself. A new translation that captures the gripping power of one of the greatest war stories ever told―Julius Caesar’s pitiless account of his brutal campaign to conquer GaulImagine a book about an unnecessary war written by the ruthless general of an occupying army―a vivid and dramatic propaganda piece that forces the reader to identify with the conquerors and that is designed, like the war itself, to fuel the limitless political ambitions of the author. "—Steven Saylor, author of The Throne of Caesar “The War for Gaul is Caesar’s report of his conquest of Gaul, an amoral war and a vastly destructive prelude to political revolution at Rome. The Gallic War (translated by W. A. MacDevitte with an introduction by Thomas De Quincey) Author Julius Caesar Celts: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Celtic History and Mythology, Including Their Battles Against the Roman Republic in the Gallic Wars Anyone who has even a passing acquaintance with Latin knows Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres (All Gaul is divided into three parts), the opening line of De Bello Gallico, Julius Caesar's famous commentary on his campaigns against the Gauls in the 50s BC. Princeton Asia (Beijing) Consulting Co., Ltd. Author Talk: Jim O'Donnell, 'The War for Gaul' This event last occurred April 10, 2019. Gallic Wars, (58–50 bce ), campaigns in which the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar conquered Gaul. Raised bands on spine with gilt lettering. Unit 2702, NUO Centre This war lasted nine years. The introductions preceding each Commentary give the modern reader a sense of the context that the ancient reader brought to the story and show us Caesar in the process of becoming Caesar.”—Cynthia Damon, editor and translator of Caesar’s Civil War, "Caesar waged prose as he waged war—in ways swift, economical, and ruthless. Commentaries on the Civil War by Julius Caesar Book 1 Book 2 → Translation based on W. A. McDevitte and W. S. Bohn (1859) The Gallic Wars were a series of military campaigns waged by the Roman proconsul Julius Caesar against several Gallic tribes.Rome's war against the Gallic tribes lasted from 58 BC to 50 BC and culminated in the decisive Battle of Alesia in 52 BC, in which a complete Roman victory resulted in the expansion of the Roman Republic over the whole of Gaul (mainly present-day France and Belgium). Unable to add item to List. "—Adrian Spooner, Classics for All Reviews, "[A]n excellent translation . "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries (The War Commentaries of Julius Caesar: The War in Gaul and The Civil War)' is a collection of war writings by Julius Caesar. His writing credits include more than 1,000 contributions as books, articles, and reviews in historical, library, education, and archival journals related to the South. resources including these platforms: A new translation that captures the gripping power of one of the greatest war stories ever told—Julius Caesar’s pitiless account of his brutal campaign to conquer Gaul, Imagine a book about an unnecessary war written by the ruthless general of an occupying army—a vivid and dramatic propaganda piece that forces the reader to identify with the conquerors and that is designed, like the war itself, to fuel the limitless political ambitions of the author. Phone: +1 609 258 4900 Reading Caesar makes me want to go back and learn Latin (the Loeb Classics keep seductively singing to me of the benefits of a Latin education). The War for Gaul has annotation. PUBLISHER: Gryphon Editions. In the late Iron Age, their different cultures had started to resemble each other, largely by processes of trade and exchange. One sign of the businesslike slaughter of this book is its author's famous use of the third person about himself. The translation below was made by Robin Seager. Brisk, terse, and potent, the translation captures the meaning of the original. In these years, he created a fine army. The Latin title, Commentaries on the Gallic War, is often retained in English translations of the book, and the title is also translated to About the Gallic War, Of the Gallic War, On the Gallic War, The Conquest of Gaul, and The Gallic War. ìThe War in Gaulî by Julius Caesar, describes exciting events that took place during his war against local armies. I sat, I read, I loved.”—Barry Strauss, author of The Death of Caesar Clad in the bloodred cloak he usually wore “as his distinguishing mark of battle,” Caesar led his troops to victories throughout the province, his major … Could such a campaign autobiography ever be a great work of literature—perhaps even one of the greatest? There is also an 8th book, written by Aulus Hirtius. Vercingetorix, 53-52 B.C. Rome's war against the Gallic tribes lasted from 58 BC to 50 BC and culminated in the decisive Battle of Alesia in 52 BC, in which a complete Roman victory resulted in the expansion of the Roman Republic over the whole of Gaul (mainly present-day France and Belgium).
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