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Comentarii de Bello Gallico

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Comentarii de Bello Gallico is a Latin phrase that translates to "Commentaries on the Gallic War." It refers to a firsthand account written by Julius Caesar about his military campaigns in Gaul.

Related terms

Samarobrivae: Samarobrivae was an important city mentioned in Comentarii de Bello Gallico. It was one of the key locations where Caesar's army fought against the Gauls.

Legionem: In Comentarii de Bello Gallico, legionem refers to the Roman legions that were under Caesar's command during his campaigns in Gaul. These legions played a crucial role in his military successes.

Gallia: Gallia, or Gaul, is another related term mentioned throughout Comentarii de Bello Gallico. It refers to the region that encompassed present-day France, Belgium, and parts of Switzerland and Germany, where Caesar conducted his military campaigns.

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Study guides (10)

AP Latin - 2.2 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 6, Chapters 13–20
AP Latin - 6.1 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part I, Chapters 24-26
AP Latin - 6.2 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part I, Chapters 27-29
AP Latin - 6.3 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part I, Chapters 30-32
AP Latin - 6.4 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part I, Chapters 33-35
AP Latin - 6.5 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part I, Chapters 36-37
AP Latin - 7.1 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Chapters 38-40
AP Latin - 7.2 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Chapters 41-43
AP Latin - 7.3 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Chapters 44-46
AP Latin - 7.4 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Chapters 47-48

Additional resources (3)

AP Latin - Unit 2 Overview: Caesar, Gallic War, Books 1 and 6
AP Latin - 2.1 Caesar, Gallic War, Book 1, Chapters 1–7
AP Latin - Unit 6 Overview: Caesar, Gallic War, Book 5, Part I

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