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Genre/Form: | History |
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Named Person: | Julius Caesar; Julius Caesar |
Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
John Sadler; Rosie Serdiville |
ISBN: | 1612004059 9781612004051 |
OCLC Number: | 967852445 |
Description: | xiv, 210 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm |
Contents: | Chronology -- Introduction: Moment of decision, the man in the red cloak -- An ancient city in Gaul -- De Rei Militarii -- Way of the Gaul -- Way of the warrior -- De Bello Gallico -- the Gallic Wars 58-52 BC -- Total war 52 BC -- Tightening the vice -- The relief and final battle -- Legacy. |
Responsibility: | John Sadler and Rosie Serdiville. |
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The battle of Alesia was a decisive moment in world History. Failure would have been a defeat for Caesar not just in Gaul, but at Rome, and without this victory, Rome might never have become a worldwide power. * All About History * Caesar's Greatest Victory... is scholarly but ultimately readable, and introduces a campaign which is left out of secondary school and Latin teaching... A fascinating account of something I'd never heard of. * Books Monthly * It is clear that the authors know what they are talking about. * Miniature Wargames - William de Pretre * The photographic section is a definite highlight...a good account of one of the most decisive battles of the ancient world. * War History Online * If you are looking for a more in-depth narrative of the campaign and its protagonists, the place of this battle in history and its long term impact I would certainly recommend this book for your collection. * Society of Ancients newsletter * Those seeking a primer on Alesia need look no further than this excellent book. * Military History Magazine * Read more...