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Commentarii de Bello Civili, also known as "Commentaries on the Civil War" or simply "Civil Wars", is a captivating historical account penned by the illustrious Roman general and statesman, Julius Caesar. Let me immerse you in the grandeur of this literary work:

  1. The Prelude:
    • Picture the year 49 BCE, a time of political turmoil and seismic shifts in the Roman Republic. The stage is set for an epic clash between two titans: Caesar and Pompey.
    • Caesar, fresh from his conquest of Gaul (modern-day France and Belgium), stands at the pinnacle of power. His wealth, military prowess, and political influence rival the gods themselves.
    • Pompey, once Caesar's ally in the First Triumvirate, now stands as his adversary. The death of their mutual friend, Crassus, and Pompey's marriage to an anti-Caesar faction further fuel the flames of discord.
  2. The Conflict Unfolds:
    • Book I: The tension escalates. Caesar, with his legions, crosses the Rubicon River, defying the Senate's authority. The die is cast, and the civil war erupts.
    • Book II: The battles rage across Italy. Pompey, the Senate, and their forces clash with Caesar's legions. The stakes are nothing less than the fate of Rome itself.
    • Book III: The decisive Battle of Pharsalus unfolds. Pompey's defeat sends him fleeing to Egypt, where treachery awaits. The drama reaches its zenith.
  3. Caesar's Penmanship:
    • In elegant Classical Latin, Caesar weaves a tapestry of war, strategy, and human frailty. His prose dances between the factual and the poetic, capturing the essence of conflict.
    • His firsthand account immerses us in the heat of battle, the shifting allegiances, and the personal sacrifices. We witness the clash of ideologies-republicanism versus autocracy-through his eyes.
  4. Themes and Motivations:
    • Ambition: Caesar's ambition knows no bounds. His desire for power, glory, and legacy propels him forward, even as the Senate brands him a traitor.
    • Human Frailty: Beneath the armor, both Caesar and Pompey grapple with their humanity. Fear, loyalty, and pride shape their decisions.
    • The Price of Victory: Triumph comes at a cost. Caesar's victories stain the earth with blood, and the Republic teeters on the precipice.
  5. Legacy and Influence:
    • Caesar's Commentarii de Bello Civili stands as a testament to his genius. It echoes through the annals of history, inspiring leaders, scholars, and dreamers.
    • Its brevity-just three books-belies its impact. It complements his earlier work, the Commentarii de Bello Gallico, which chronicled his Gallic campaigns.
  6. The Enduring Echo:
    • As you read, imagine the scent of olive groves, the clash of swords, and the weight of empire. Feel the pulse of Rome, torn between loyalty and rebellion.
    • Caesar's words resonate across centuries, reminding us that behind every war lies a human story-a tale of ambition, sacrifice, and the inexorable march of history.
So, dear reader, immerse yourself into the Commentarii de Bello Civili. Let its pages transport you to an era when the fate of nations hung in the balance, and the echoes of battle still reverberate through time.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798321156698
  • Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Julius Caesar's forgotten records on his battles for the power of Rome. New translation
  • Width: 127 mm
  • ISBN-10: 832115669X
  • Publisher Date: 20 Aug 2024
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 84
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Weight: 150 gr


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