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McAnally's (The Community Pub) => Author Craft => Topic started by: neofyte on May 19, 2010, 05:14:20 AM

Title: Anyone have a good source on the Battle of Alesia? Caesar vs. Gauls?
Post by: neofyte on May 19, 2010, 05:14:20 AM

Having difficulty finding authoritative source material.  Anyone have any ideas?  :)

Title: Re: Anyone have a good source on the Battle of Alesia? Caesar vs. Gauls?
Post by: Kali on May 19, 2010, 12:09:15 PM

Well... not to be pedantic but have you checked out what Caesar had to say about them?  De Bello Gallico is available all over the place, translated for your convenience.

Title: Re: Anyone have a good source on the Battle of Alesia? Caesar vs. Gauls?
Post by: neofyte on May 19, 2010, 08:42:59 PM

Yes, I often do overlook the obvious.  Thanks tons, Kali  :)

Title: Re: Anyone have a good source on the Battle of Alesia? Caesar vs. Gauls?
Post by: the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh on May 19, 2010, 08:47:43 PM

Quote from: Kali on May 19, 2010, 12:09:15 PM

Well... not to be pedantic but have you checked out what Caesar had to say about them?  De Bello Gallico is available all over the place, translated for your convenience.

While it's useful, it's also an absolute masterpiece of propaganda, so you might not want to take it as your sole source if you can find other options.

Title: Re: Anyone have a good source on the Battle of Alesia? Caesar vs. Gauls?
Post by: trboturtle on May 19, 2010, 08:58:25 PM

You could look for Osprey publishing http://www.ospreypublishing.com/ancient_world/ (http://www.ospreypublishing.com/ancient_world/)

They specilize in military subjects from all eras -- uniforms, weapons, troops, battles (The above link is to the ancient world section of the website.) They should have what you're looking for....

Craig