An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
135. Crossing the Rubicon: The die is cast
January 11, 2022
Description
Books Referenced
Author: René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo
Context:
Referenced when discussing Caesar's conquest of Gaul and the battle of Alesia - 'anyone who's read Asterix will remember Vercingetorix coming out and dropping his armor on Caesar's feet'
Author: Plutarch
Context:
Referenced as a historical source for Caesar's campaigns - 'Plutarch writing a century or so later' provides the casualty figures from Gaul and account of the Rubicon crossing
Author: Suetonius
Context:
Referenced as a source for the dramatic account of Caesar crossing the Rubicon, including the 'let the die be cast' quote and the apparition with the trumpet