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The only chronicle by an ancient general of his own campaigns, this historical treasure is also a work of profound literary merit. Julius Caesar's fascinating account of his conquests offers a trove of priceless details about the cultures of Gaul, Germany, and Britain during the First century B.C.—and of the great man himself.Despite his extensive background in politics, Caesar expresses himself without hiding behind rhetoric, in an uncluttered, factual style. Vigorous, direct, and eloquent, his accounts resemble memoirs or historical outlines rather than a formal histories. His notes on cultural matters, although secondary to his attention to military affairs, offer the era's most complete picture of the settings and personalities among Celtic and German tribes. This excellent translation offers several helpful features.

• Three books in one!
• Omnibus editions provide opportunity for new readers to discover Garnier – an author much praised for his conciseness, but the slightness of the individual books may have been offputting to some readers
• Striking cover design
• Critically acclaimed author with high-profile fans including Ian Rankin, John Banville and A. L. Kennedy
• Review coverage includes Marilyn Stasio in the New York Times, John Powers on NPR and literary blogs such as The Complete Review
• Rising popularity of French classic and contemporary noir such as Frederic Dard, Simenon and Manchette