Ramon L. Jimenez
Auteur de Caesar Against the Celts
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However, the majority of Caesar's Gallic campaign is treated in a cursory fashion, and does not impart any particularly interesting or informative insights. At best, it provides a very general overview.
One concern is that the author repeats some inaccuracies. As an example, the author states that while in Egypt Caesar's actions resulted in "the almost total destruction of the Library of Alexandria." Scholarship has established this is a myth, as the library and majority of its works were in existence for a few centuries thereafter. Such inaccuracies diminish the author's overall credibility.
A recommended read for those interested in the expeditions to Britain. For a more detailed discussion of the overall Gallic campaign, there are far better works… (plus d'informations)