1685 Rare Latin Book - Works of Julius Caesar, The Gallic War, Civil War, &c.
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Author : C. Julius Caesar. Josephus Justus Scaliger.
Title: C. Julii Caesaris quae extant Ex emendatione Jos. Scaligeri. [Works of Julius Caesar, The Gallic War, Civil War, etc. edited by J. Scaliger].
Publisher: Roterdami, apud Arnoldum et Regnerum Leers, 1685.
Language: Text in Latin
Size: 5 " X 3 "
Pages: 456 pages + index.
Binding: Attractive and very good contemporary full calf leather binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, names of owners on the endpapers and the lower part of the title page - as shown, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).
The book: C. Julii Caesaris quae extant Ex emendatione Jos. Scaligeri, published in 1685, is a rare edition of the works of Julius Caesar, including his accounts of The Gallic War and The Civil War, edited by the renowned scholar Josephus Justus Scaliger. This edition is significant for its scholarly editing, providing a critical text of Caesar's writings based on Scaliger's emendations. The contemporary full calf leather binding, in very good condition despite some wear, adds to its historical value, making it a sought-after item for collectors of classical literature and historical texts.
The author: Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman, known for his critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. His written works, particularly his commentaries on the Gallic War and the Civil War, are key historical sources for understanding Roman history and military strategy.