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This volume presents Caius Julius Caesar's seminal "Commentaries" in English translation, enriched by William Duncan's discourse on the Roman art of war and Leonard Schmitz's biography of Caesar. "Commentaries" provides firsthand insights into the military campaigns and political strategies of one of history's most influential figures. Duncan's discourse illuminates the sophisticated tactics and logistical prowess of the Roman army, enhancing the reader's understanding of Caesar's victories. Schmitz's biographical sketch offers a concise overview of Caesar's life, from his early political career to his assassination. This edition serves as an invaluable resource for students of military history, classical literature, and anyone interested in the rise and fall of the Roman Republic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.