"The Complete Works of Julius Caesar" offers a comprehensive insight into the life and writings of one of ancient Rome's most influential figures. This anthology, skillfully compiled, spans various genres, including historical commentaries, lost works, and biographies, providing readers with a multifaceted understanding of Caesar's legacy. Gaius Julius Caesar, known for his military prowess and political acumen, emerges not only as a conqueror but also as a prolific author and historian. The anthology begins with Caesar's War Commentaries, offering firsthand accounts of his military campaigns, notably the Gallic War and the Civil War. The collection further delves into Caesar's Lost Works, presenting English translations and Latin texts of fragments and speeches attributed to him. These include fragments of poetry, eulogies, and orations, shedding light on Caesar's literary talents and rhetorical skills. Despite being incomplete, these fragments provide valuable insights into Caesar's thought process and rhetorical style. Additionally, the anthology includes biographies of Caesar penned by notable ancient historians such as Suetonius and Plutarch, offering posthumous reflections on Caesar's life, character, and impact on Roman history.
This collection includes:
Major Works:
The Gallic War
The Civil War
The Alexandrian War
The African War
The Spanish War
Other Works:
Fragment of Eulogy for Aunt Julia
Fragments of Poetry
Latin Texts:
Commentarii de Bello Gallico
Commentarii de Bello Civili
De Bello Alexandrino
De Bello Africo
De Bello Hispaniensi
Carminum fragmenta
Anticatonum
De analogia
Orationum fragmenta
Epistulae fragmenta
Biographies:
Julius Caesar (Suetonius)
The Life of Caesar (Plutarch)
History of Rome in the Time of Caesar