Krebs, Christopher B.

Caesar: Bellum Gallicum Book VII (Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9781009177146
author:: Krebs, Christopher B.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 400
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 2.1 centimetres (0.4
Genre:: History, Ancient, General,
Condition:: New
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Caesar's Bellum Gallicum Book VII offers a fresh perspective on this ancient text. Written by Christopher B. Krebs, it is the first commentary to approach Caesar's work as a literary text, rather than just a historical account. By situating the seventh book of the Bellum Gallicum within its historical context and conventions, Krebs reveals new insights into Caesar's writing style and the cultural discourses of his time. The result is a nuanced understanding of this influential work, which sheds light on its dramatized narrative, intertextual borrowings, and technical descriptions. This commentary provides a valuable reinterpretation of Caesar's Bellum Gallicum Book VII, one that challenges prevailing reputations and offers a more detailed understanding of the text.

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