An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
Julius Caesar
3 books referenced
Books by Julius Caesar
Referenced in 1 episode
October 23, 2025
Context:
Referenced as an autobiographical work by Caesar himself - 'we call them the commentaries on the war in Gaul, et cetera. But it's essentially autobiography.' Discussed as a key contemporary source for understanding Caesar.
Referenced in 1 episode
September 29, 2024
Context:
Caesar's account of the Gallic War is quoted at the beginning and referenced throughout as the primary source for the Roman invasion of Britain
Referenced in 1 episode
June 14, 2022
Context:
Mentioned as Caesar's own written accounts of his military campaigns, noting that he barely mentions Cleopatra in them and doesn't mention crossing the Rubicon, suggesting he wanted to avoid drawing attention to certain matters.