Roman military history before Caesar -- Formative years -- A young man on the move -- Consul and proconsul -- Victory at Bibracte -- Wild and savage men -- Confronting the Belgae -- Unfinished business -- the Veneti, the Aquitani, and the corners of Gaul -- Across the Rhine -- Mysterious Britannia -- Back to Britannia -- Threats from within Gaul -- Vercingetorix, the ultimate Gallic warlord -- The battle of Alesia -- Crossing the Rubicon into civil war -- From Massilia to Dyrrhachium -- the battle of Pharsalus -- The conquering hero and the queen of the Nile -- The battle of Munda and the end of the civil war.
Summary:
"No ancient ruler inspired more legends than Julius Caesar. Under his leadership, Rome conquered territory throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, reaching the North Sea and conducting the first Roman invasion of Great Britain. His tactical acumen and intuitive understanding of how armies work birthed a military structure that allowed Roman generals to expand the boundaries of the empire for generations, and his vision of a unified Europe inspired military leaders for hundreds of years. Yet, in addition to his commanding leadership of Roman troops, Caesar was also a gifted orator and skilled politician who successfully maneuvered within the most complex and well-established bureaucratic system in the world. In this fast-paced look at one of the greatest generals the world has ever seen, acclaimed author Bill Yenne charts the major events that shaped Caesar's leadership, his rise to power, and his crashing fall"-- Provided by publisher.
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