In De Bello Gallico Libri Septem, Gaius Julius Caesar provides a detailed account of his military campaigns in Gaul. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient history or military strategy. Caesar's writing is clear and concise, allowing readers to easily follow the progression of events.

One of the highlights of the book is Caesar's vivid descriptions of battles and sieges, which bring the ancient world to life. He also provides insight into his leadership style and decision-making process, giving readers a glimpse into the mind of one of history's greatest military commanders.

Overall, De Bello Gallico Libri Septem is a captivating and informative read that will appeal to history buffs and general readers alike. Caesar's firsthand account of his conquest of Gaul is a valuable resource for understanding this pivotal period in ancient history.

Book Description:
In this book the famous Gaius Julius Caesar himself describes the seven years of his war in Gaul.

When Caesar got proconsul of Gallia and Illyria in 58 B.C, the conquest of land in Gaul was an urgent need, both to improve his political standing and to calm his creditors in Rome. So Caesar claims his interest for a very large area already in the first sentence.

His steps and measures always appear clear and logic, but this simplicity is the result of a strict discipline in style. Caesar really choses his words, and the list of standard words that he never or rarely uses, is astonishing. E.g. for "river" he only uses flumen and never fluvius or amnis. He avoids porro (furthermore), which would be no decided beginning of a sentence, and in his writings never occurs the word clades (the defeat), although this would normally be demanded by the context.

It is remarkable, that still today in all the lands of his conquest the word for "peace" is derived from latin pax (even basque "bake"). This peace is no friendship between equals, which is the idea behind the german word "Friede". Pax Romana implies subordination, and this concept was promoted by Caesar, first abroad and then at home.