The only chronicle by an ancient general of his own campaigns, this historical treasure is also a work of profound literary merit. Caesar's account of his conquests offers priceless details about the cultures of Gaul, Germany, and Britain during the 1st century B.C. — and of the great man himself. Includes 6 maps, 7 figures. Reprint of the Harvard University Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1917 edition.
The Great Roman-Jewish War by Flavius Josephus An eyewitness account of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire from 66–70 AD provides an essential background for an understanding of the beginnings of both Christianity and modern Judaism.
History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, Richard Crawley Thucydides' chronicle of the disastrous 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta resonates with tales of heroism and villainy, deeds of courage and desperation, and the eternal folly of human conflict.
An Introduction to Greek by Henry Lamar Crosby, John Nevin Schaeffer This classic text not only covers vocabulary and grammar but also features selections from the works of ancient authors. Other features include exercises, glossaries, and a complete grammatical appendix, plus numerous illustrations.
