The Conquest of Gaul by Gardner, Jane P - 1983

Penguin Classics. 1983. Paperback. Very Good. 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 strate gy & paints a fascinating picture of his encounters with the inhabitant of Gaul and Britain, as well as offering lively portraits of a number of key c haracters such as the rebel leaders and Gallic chieftains. This can also be read as a piece of political propaganda, as Caesar sets down his version o f events for the Roman public, knowing that he faces civil war on his retur n to Rome.