Alesia 52 Bc

Author : John Sadler,Rosie Serdiville
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612004631

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Caesar's Greatest Victory by John Sadler,Rosie Serdiville Pdf

“A good account of one of the most decisive battles of the ancient world. Who knows how world history would have proceeded had Caesar been defeated?” (New York Journal of Books). Julius Caesar’s campaign of 52 BC frequently hung in the balance. Celtic chieftain Vercingetorix was a far more formidable opponent than any he’d encountered in Gaul. The Romans were caught totally off-guard, and it seemed all too likely that their grip on Gaul, which Caesar had imagined secure, would be pried free. Failure would have been a total defeat for Caesar, not just in Gaul but in the Senate. Rome would not have become an empire beyond the Mediterranean. It was a decisive moment in world history . . . The Siege of Alesia itself was one of the most astonishing military undertakings of all time. Caesar’s interior siege lines stretched for eighteen kilometers and were surrounded by an outward-facing line three kilometers longer, complete with palisades, towers, ditches, minefields, and outposts. This work was completed in less than three weeks. Vercingetorix’s refuge proved a trap, and, despite an energetic defense and the arrival of a huge relief army, there was to be no escape. Using new archaeological evidence, the authors reveal both sides of the conflict and construct a fresh account of not just the siege, but also the Alesia campaign, placing it into the wider context of the history of warfare. This is Roman history at its most exciting, featuring events still talked about today. “Those seeking a primer on Alesia need look no further than this excellent book.” —HistoryNet

Author : Nic Fields
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782009238

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Alesia 52 BC by Nic Fields Pdf

52 BC is the key year of the Gallic Revolt, with the near-disastrous Roman defeat at Gergovia followed by the climactic victory over the Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix at Alesia. In 52, BC Caesar's continued strategy of annihilation had engendered a spirit of desperation, which detonated into a revolt of Gallic tribes under the leadership of the charismatic young Arvernian noble Vercingetorix. Major engagements were fought at Noviodunum, Avaricum, and Gergovia, with the last action being the most serious reverse that Caesar faced in the whole of the Gallic War. However, Vercingetorix soon realized that he was unable to match the Romans in pitched battle. Taking advantage of the tribesmen's superior knowledge of their home territory, Vercingetorix began a canny policy of small war and defensive manoeuvres, which gravely hampered Caesar's movements by cutting off his supplies. For Caesar it was to be a grim summertime – his whole Gallic enterprise faced disaster. In the event, by brilliant leadership, force of arms, and occasionally sheer luck, Caesar succeeded in stamping out the revolt in a long and brutal action culminating in the siege of Alesia. Vercingetorix finally surrendered and Alesia was to be the last significant resistance to the Roman will. Never again would a Gallic warlord independent of Rome hold sway over the Celts of Gaul.

Author : Peter Inker
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844685707

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Caesar's Gallic Triumph by Peter Inker Pdf

An ancient historian vividly reconstructs—and persuasively reassesses—the Roman Empire’s most significant victory of the Gallic Wars. In 52 B.C., Julius Caesar pulled off one of the great feats of Roman arms in what is now Burgundy, France. His heavily outnumbered army utterly defeated the combined forces of the Gallic tribes led by Vercingetorix and completed the Roman conquest of Gaul. The Alesia campaign, and the epic siege in which it culminated, was one of Caesar’s finest military achievements, and it has fascinated historians ever since. In Caesar’s Gallic Triumph, Peter Inker reconstructs the battle in graphic detail, combining ancient and modern sources and evidence derived from archaeological research. He questions common assumptions about the campaign, reassesses Caesar's own account of events, and looks again at aspects of the battle that have been debated or misunderstood. His gripping account gives new insight into Caesar the commander and into the Roman army he commanded.

Author : John Sadler,Rosie Serdiville
Publisher : Casemate
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612004051

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CaesarÕs Greatest Victory by John Sadler,Rosie Serdiville Pdf

The Battle for Alesia was a decisive moment in world history. It determined whether Rome would finally conquer Gaul or whether Celtic chieftain Vercingetorix would throw off the yoke and consequently whether a number of independent Celtic tribal kingdoms could resist the might of Rome. Failure would have been a total defeat for Julius Caesar, not just in Gaul but in the Senate. His career would have been over, his enemies would have pulled him down, civil war would have ensued, no dictatorship, no liaison with Cleopatra. Rome would not have become an empire beyond the Mediterranean. European, and therefore world history might have been a very different story. CaesarÕs campaign of 52 BC frequently hung in the balance. Vercingetorix was a far more formidable opponent than any heÕd encountered in Gaul; bold charismatic and imbued with strategic insight of the highest order. The Romans were caught totally off-guard and it seemed all too likely their grip on Gaul, which Caesar had imagined secure, would be pried free. The Siege of Alesia itself was one of the most astonishing military undertakings of all times. CaesarÕs interior siege lines stretched for 18 kilometers and were surrounded by an outward facing line three kilometres longer, complete with palisades, towers, ditches, minefields and outposts. This work was completed in less than three weeks. VercingetorixÕs refuge proved a trap and, despite an energetic defense and the arrival of a huge relief army, there was to be no escape. CaesarÕs Greatest Victory fully reveals both sides of the conflict, to explore in depth the personalities involved and to examine the legacy of the campaign which still resonates today. The arms, equipment, tactics and fighting styles of Roman and Celtic armies are explained, as well as the charisma and leadership of Caesar and Vercingetorix and the command and control structures of both sides. Using new evidence from archaeology, the authors construct a fresh account of not just the siege itself but also the Alesia campaign and place it into the wider context of the history of warfare. This is Roman history at its most exciting, featuring events still talked about today.

Author : David Campbell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472844255

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Roman Legionary vs Gallic Warrior by David Campbell Pdf

In the manner of many Roman generals, Caesar would write his domestic political ambitions in the blood and treasure of foreign lands. His governorship of Cisalpine Gaul gave him the opportunity to demonstrate the greatness of his character to the people of Rome through the subjugation of those outside Rome's borders. The fact that the main account of the subsequent wars in Gaul was written by Caesar himself – by far the most detailed history of the subject, with new reports issued annually for the eager audience at home –is no accident. The Roman Army of the late Republic had long been in the process of structural and change, moving towards the all-volunteer permanent standing force that would for centuries be the bulwark of the coming Empire. Well-armed and armoured, this professional army was trained to operate within self-supporting legions, with auxiliaries employed in roles the legions lacked such as light troops or cavalry. The Roman legions were in many ways a modern force, with formations designed around tactical goals and held together by discipline, training and common purpose. The armies fielded by the tribes of Gaul were for the most part lightly armed and armoured, with fine cavalry and a well-deserved reputation for ferocity. As might be expected from a region made up of different tribes with a range of needs and interests, there was no consensus on how to make war, though when large armies were gathered it was usually with the express purpose of bringing the enemy to heel in a pitched battle. For most Gauls – and certainly the military elites of the tribes – battle was an opportunity to prove their personal courage and skill, raising their status in the eyes of friends and foes alike. Fully illustrated, this study investigates the Roman and Gallic forces pitched into combat in three battles: Bibracte (58 BC), Sabis (57 BC) and Gergovia/Alesia (52 BC). Although charismatic Gallic leaders did rise up – notably Dumnorix of the Aedui and later Vercingetorix of the Arverni – and proved to be men capable of bringing together forces that had the prospect of checking Caesar's ambitions in the bloodiest of ways, it would not be enough. For Caesar his war against the Gauls provided him with enormous power and the springboard he needed to make Rome his own, though his many domestic enemies would ensure that he did not long enjoy his success.

Author : André Geraque Kiffer
Publisher : Clube de Autores
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : PKEY:CLDEAU46567

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Alesia Campaign And Battle, September 52 Bc by André Geraque Kiffer Pdf

In the simulation the Tactic will be as soon as the outer perimeter is broken, the Gauls Army Wing in the oppidum will break - in the same direction, in the opposite way - the inner perimeter. Obtained this junction (First Phase of the Campaign) will be maintained this connecting corridor until the two sectors of the divided Roman Army are beaten in parts (Second Phase of the Campaign). The cavalry will protect the flanks and rear of the Gauls forces against the Roman auxiliary cavalry, and will pursue any Roman forces attempting to retreat.

Author : Frédéric Bey
Publisher : Men and Battles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 2352501237

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Alesia, 52 BC by Frédéric Bey Pdf

This book describes Alésia, the final manifestation of the deep mistrust between the "Gauls" and Romans. The sack of Latium's capital first forged the centuries-long loathing between these two "Great Powers" of the period. Eventually, Gaul became a political pawn at the hands of the triumvirate, Pompey, Crassus, and Caesar.

Author : Catherine Gilliver,Kate Gilliver
Publisher : Essential Histories
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0415968585

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Caesar's Gallic Wars, 58-50 BC by Catherine Gilliver,Kate Gilliver Pdf

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Julius Caesar
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1982-12-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141904146

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The Conquest of Gaul by Julius Caesar Pdf

Between 58 and 50BC Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This is the record of his campaigns. Caesar's narrative offers insights into his military strategy & paints a fascinating picture of his encounters with the inhabitant of Gaul and Britain, as well as offering lively portraits of a number of key characters such as the rebel leaders and Gallic chieftains. This can also be read as a piece of political propaganda, as Caesar sets down his version of events for the Roman public, knowing that he faces civil war on his return to Rome.

Author : Norman Spinrad
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780375724961

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The Druid King by Norman Spinrad Pdf

A major triumph of historical fiction, The Druid King, is a masterly retelling of the life of the legendary general Vercingetorix and his brilliant crusade against the Roman invasion of Gaul.Vercingetorix was both a man of myth and a real historical figure—he managed, where others had failed, to unite the tribes of Gaul and lead them against the might of the entire Roman empire. After watching his father’s harrowing death, young Vercingetorix retreats to the forest where he learns the ways of the druids. Soon he must return to civilization to reclaim his birthright and his father’s honor, but the city of his birth has changed. Now, he must confront the greatest military power the world has even known--the Roman legions of Julius Ceasar. This is the story of Vercingetorix, Druid King of Gaul.

Author : Barry Cunliffe
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003-06-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780191577871

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The Celts: A Very Short Introduction by Barry Cunliffe Pdf

Savage and bloodthirsty, or civilized and peaceable? The Celts have long been a subject of enormous fascination, speculation, and misunderstanding. From the ancient Romans to the present day, their real nature has been obscured by a tangled web of preconceived ideas and stereotypes. Barry Cunliffe seeks to reveal this fascinating people for the first time, using an impressive range of evidence, and exploring subjects such as trade, migration, and the evolution of Celtic traditions. Along the way, he exposes the way in which society's needs have shaped our visions of the Celts, and examines such colourful characters as St Patrick, Cú Chulainn, and Boudica. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Julius Caesar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN1T45

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Caesar's Commentaries on the Gallic war by Julius Caesar Pdf

Author : Nic Fields
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : History
ISBN : 1849083134

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Boudicca’s Rebellion AD 60–61 by Nic Fields Pdf

When the Romans occupied the southern half of Britain in AD 43, the Iceni tribe quickly allied themselves with the invaders. Having paid tribute to Rome, they continued to be ruled by their own kings. But 17 years later, when Prasutagus, the king of the Iceni, died, the Romans decided to incorporate his kingdom into the new province. When his widow Boudicca protested, she "was flogged and their daughters raped", sparking one of the most famous rebellions in history. This book tells how Boudicca raised her people and other tribes in revolt, overran the provincial towns of Camulodunum (Colchester), Londinium (London) and Verulamium (St Albans), destroyed the IX Legion, and nearly took control of the fledgling Roman province, before being finally brought to heel in a pitched battle at Mancetter.

Author : Robert Morstein-Marx
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108837842

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Julius Caesar and the Roman People by Robert Morstein-Marx Pdf

Reinterprets Julius Caesar not as an autocrat seeking to overthrow the Roman Republic, but as an unusually successful political leader.

Author : Julius Caesar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN62AY

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Gallic War by Julius Caesar Pdf