Viggen 95 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Another review has been completed for our Roman Books section, thanks to community member Ursus. History should not be so facile, nor literature so digestible. The assumption for generations has been that both disciplines are complicated subjects which legions of trained academics prod and poke, uncovering heretofore undiscovered truths. Theories are spun, papers published, and debates hashed out concerning the significance of the tiniest arcane details. Emanating from historical literature is a dire aura of esoteric majesty in which only the chosen few may brave such climes. Why then does it seem like a half-literate adolescent could, upon reading Caesar, not only enjoy it, but understand it as well...? ...read the full review of The Conquest of Gaul by Gaius Julius Caesar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Octavius 1 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 The difference between 'reading' a book and 'understanding' what it is saying. Congratulations for an excellent review! Ave Ursus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pantagathus 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Yep, another great one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Virgil61 3 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 Outstanding review Ursus. Very enjoyable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaius Paulinus Maximus 2 Report post Posted December 29, 2006 It is said the pen is mightier than the sword, but Caesar could use both with deadly efficacy. How very true this statement is, great review Ursus, well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DecimusCaesar 1 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 A wonderfully written review Ursus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
