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“Historian Michael Sage discusses the accuracy of the figures in Caesar's account of the Helvetians, emphasizing the challenges in assessing historical numbers.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Roman battles against Gauls
For: Historians and enthusiasts of ancient military strategy
Key quote: “By the way, Sage's book I enjoyed immensely on this.”
The host discusses the tactical maneuvers of Julius Caesar during battles against the Gauls, referencing the exaggerations in his accounts. The mention of 'The Gallic War' serves to highlight the complexities and potential inaccuracies in Caesar's narrative of these historical events.