In 52BC at Alesia in what is now Burgundy in France Julius Caesar pulled off one of the great feats of Roman arms. His heavily outnumbered army utterly defeated the combined forces of the Gallic tribes led by Vercingetorix and completed the Roman conquest of Gaul. The Alesia campaign, and the epic siege in which it culminated, was one of Caesar 's finest military achievements, and it has fascinated historians ever since. In this, the first full-length study to be published in recent times, Peter Inker reconstructs the battle in graphic detail, combining ancient and modern sources and evidence derived from archaeological research. He questions common assumptions about the campaign, reassesses Caesar's own account of events, and looks again at aspects of the battle that have been debated or misunderstood. His gripping account gives new insight into Caesar the commander and into the Roman army he commanded. SALES Compelling account of Julius Caesar's greatest military victory Analysis of one of the most remarkable sieges of ancient warfare Insight into the tactics and operation of the Roman Army Explores myths and controversies that surround the battle Incorporates the latest archaeological research Fully illustrated with reconstructions, photographs maps AUTHOR Dr Peter Inker is an archaeologist, ancient historian and graphic artist, who has a passion for military history, in particular the military history of the Roman Empire. He originates from Cardiff, Wales and now lives in Virginia, USA. H has applied his archaeological and historical expertise to produce the groundbreaking study of one of the key battles in Caesar's extraordinary career.
