About this title: Between 58 and 50BC Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This is the record of his campaigns. Caesar's narrative offers insights into his military strategy & paints a fascinating picture of his encounters with the inhabitant of Gaul and Britain, as well as offering lively ...
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780140440218ISBN:0140440216
Description: G+ Size: 12mo (6.5" to 7.5" tall); Clean copy, no markings by previous owners; Covers slightly rubbed, soiled, and creased; Paper somewhat yellowed from age but not brittle; Corners and ends of spine lightly bumped; Tight copy. read more
Description: Very Good. 0140440216 Very Good-An excellent copy. Softcover. Pages sharp and clean. No marks or highlighting in text. Page edges have started to amber from age. Spine is square and does NOT curve inward. Single faint crease on spine. Cover lays flat. This book has NOT been marked as a remainder by the publisher. Accurate Detailed Descriptions with Fast Shipping and Robust Packaging. BLK117M. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780140444339ISBN:0140444335
Description: Good. Sturdy binding with moderate spine creasing. Clean unmarked text. Lightly scuffed, slightly flared cover as pictured with hinge crease and corner fold. Pages tanned. ____________ Softcover, Penguin, 1984 second printing, ISBN 0-14-044433-5, 262 pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780140444339ISBN:0140444335
Description: Good. PAPERBACK BOOK-GOOD OVERALL CONDITION-TRUSTED DEVON (UK) BASED SELLER-IN STOCK-SENT WITHIN 1 WORKING DAY-AVAILABLE BY EMAIL FOR QUERIES-NO QUIBBLE REFUND IF NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED- read more
Edition: Reprinted
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin L21, UK
Date Published: 1956
Description: A new translation by S A Handford. 283pp. glossary. No creasing down a straight spine. 1/4" closed tear on front cover. Otherwise a vg or a little better copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 1970
ISBN-13:9780140440218ISBN:0140440216
Description: Acceptable. Tanning to pages. EXCELLENT value for money and ready for dispatch. Delivery usually within 3/5 days. Our reputation is built on our Speedy Delivery Service and our Customer Service Team. read more
"Julius Ceasar had a very interesting writing style. I found it "user friendly" although I am certain the translator had a lot to do with it. I was dissapointed though about the book itself. It's pages were discolored and the print was very small. It took me longer to read than it should have because of eyestrain."
"Surprisingly, this is a very good book. I got to know J. Caesar from this book, and I came away liking him. Real adventure that changed the world. I read it again when I can't find other books to read. Much better then Plutarch's Lives!"
"Time-travelling with Julius. His account on the Gallian Wars read like they were recorded with a dictaphone on horseback or in his tent. Very precise and absolutely free of humour -which makes it almost funny. The most enjoyable bits are: The beginning, when the Helvetians (all of them!) leave their country (and only scorched earth) behind, wanting to move to the Dordogne in Southwestern France. Julius would not let them. And the part when he tries to invade England for the first time, because he has - time to kill. Turns out to be a desaster, because his spy recommends the cliffs of Dover as a landing place. Thousands of savages are awaiting him there on top of the cliffs, laughing out loud and swinging their spears. The spy was then subjected to lifelong kitchen detail..."
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