“De Bello Gallico” and Other Commentaries

“De Bello Gallico” and other commentaries by Caius Julius Caesar, translated by W. A. MacDevitt and with an introduction by Thomas De Quincey, offer a detailed account of Caesar’s military campaigns in Gaul. These works provide invaluable insights into Roman military strategy and the political landscape of the time. Caesar’s own narrative, marked by its straightforward style and keen observations, is complemented by De Quincey’s introduction, which contextualizes the historical significance and literary qualities of the text. This translation makes Caesar’s commentary accessible to modern readers, preserving its historical relevance and analytical depth.