The Complete Works of Julius Caesar

"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