De Bello Gallico and Other Commentaries
Caesar's firsthand accounts of his military campaigns in Gaul and Britain, presented as commentaries on the Gallic Wars. Divided into eight books covering his conquest of Gaul from 58-50 BCE, his expeditions into Britain, his conflicts with Germanic tribes, and his decisive victory at the Battle of Pharsalus against Pompey.
Divisions
- Book I0 / 0
Caesar defeats the Helvetians attempting to migrate through Gaul and defeats Ariovistus and the Germans who have invaded Gaul.
- Book II0 / 34
Caesar subdues the rebellious Belgae and defeats the Nervii in a fierce battle, extending Roman control over northern Gaul.
- Book III0 / 40
Caesar campaigns against the Veneti and coastal Gallic tribes by sea, and defeats various populations in Aquitania under his legate Crassus.
- Book IV0 / 47
Caesar defeats the Usipetes and Tenchtheri Germans, crosses the Rhine, and undertakes his first expedition to Britain.
- Book V0 / 118
Caesar prepares for and executes his second expedition to Britain, defeats the Britons, and faces renewed revolts in Gaul.
- Book VI0 / 48
Caesar describes Gallic and Germanic customs and manners while pursuing Ambiorix through Gaul and the Hercynian Forest.
- Book VII0 / 82
Vercingetorix leads a unified Gallic uprising; Caesar besieges Alesia and defeats the combined Gallic forces in a major engagement.
- Book VIII0 / 66
Caesar concludes the conquest of Gaul by reducing remaining resistance and ultimately defeats Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus.