An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Julius Caesar

3 books referenced

Books by Julius Caesar

Commentaries on the Gallic War

Referenced in 1 episode

Julius Caesar, with Mary Beard

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.

Commentarii de Bello Gallico (The Gallic War)

Referenced in 1 episode

499. The Roman Conquest of Britain: Julius Caesar’s Invasion (Part 1)

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

Commentarii (Commentaries on the Civil War)

Referenced in 1 episode

196. Julius Caesar & Cleopatra (Part 2)

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.