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“Caesar points out that Verkan Gettich and his army up on the hill for it are cut off from any news and information. They have this due date in their heads when they think the relieving army is going to show up, but the army doesn't.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Julius Caesar's Commentaries
For: Historians and readers interested in military ethics
Key quote: “A new translation of the Golic War does call for some explanation, not least because a number of versions are already available.”
The host discusses the historical significance and moral implications of Julius Caesar's actions during the conquest of Gaul as narrated in his Commentaries. They highlight how modern perspectives on these events differ from those of past generations, necessitating new translations that reflect contemporary values.