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Conquest: Julius Caesar’s Gallic War
$14.99 – $34.99
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Based on Julius Caesar’s classic and influential Commentarii de Bello Gallico, Conquest: Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars is one of the best books on Roman history out there today: a 136 page Roman history graphic novel, the first in English to tell the story of Julius Caesar’s conquest of Gaul from 49 B.C. to 52 B.C. in comic book form.
Based on “Commentarii de Bello Gallico,” written by Caesar himself.Experience the history of Rome, following Caesar’s tenth legion during the Roman Empire’s last military campaign leading up to the Roman Civil War.
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Additional information
| Weight | 32 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9 × 11 × 1 in |
| Format | |
| Creator(s) | Vincent Pompetti, Tarek |
| Genre | History |
| Color/B&W | Color |
| Rating | PG |
79 reviews for Conquest: Julius Caesar's Gallic War
Conquest: Julius Caesar’s Gallic War
malnugha –
Awosome graphic novel! Rarely you could find one on ancient history.
Charles Edward Harrington –
The art is alright, not great. At times the faces and features of characters seem odd and off. The writing is bland at times and just feels like a chore to get through it. Not great, but not awful either.
Joe Wronski –
This is a great book. Solid copy, nice hard cover. Artwork was amazing.
J. Bowman –
Although the art is good, it is not enough to make me give 4 or 5 stars to the book.First, it is only part 1 of (2 or more?) parts, so you do not get the whole story and have to wait for the next part to be published. ..sigh ….Along with that, there are a lot of names going back and forth that shortly you feel overwhelmed and lose track of who is who and how they relate.Overall, it tried to be a great book, but only so-so..
Kindle Customer –
The book is a poor attempt at making a graphic novel. It does not really flow like one, more like an illustrated chapter book. Yet in order to make it feel like a graphic novel, it cuts down on the written content to the point that it is actually hard to follow the story.
Kindle Customer –
The book is a poor attempt at making a graphic novel. It does not really flow like one, more like an illustrated chapter book. Yet in order to make it feel like a graphic novel, it cuts down on the written content to the point that it is actually hard to follow the story.
Ken McCormick –
Forty five years ago I translated Caesar’s “Commentarii de Bello Gallico” for Latin class. Not many people take Latin anymore, so Caesar’s Commentaries are not as well known as they used to be. With luck, Tarek and Pompetti’s graphic novel version will help rekindle some interest in it. The graphic novel is no substitute for the original, but it does convey the overall story in a manner that should appeal to anyone who has an interest in the topic and in the graphic novel approach. The story is a bit confusing in places because of all the unfamiliar tribes and names, but that is also the case in the original. The original work was primarily a work of propaganda, i.e. a means for Caesar to showcase his victories in Gaul. This version is faithful to that approach.Physically, the book is well put together. It is hardbound and has glossy pages. It should age well.
Matthew E. –
I really like that this exists. There are not too many historical graphic novels for the pre Christian Era. I would love to see more! Due to the format, it can be a bit hard to follow, even for a student of history.
Trust fund squanderer –
Perfect and flawless transaction in all areas .
Chris Witte –
Translated into English from the original French, this graphic novel is entertaining and well done. I especially liked the post-script section that provided more info on the characters – including which ones are historical characters and which were created by the author. Worth your time if you are a fan of Ancient Rome or historical graphic novels. If you are a fan of both you should go ahead and order!
Bloomknitter –
Excellent quality, and thoroughly enjoyable. A really fantastic work.I love learning about antiquity, and this book brought it alive. The authentic details included from research were clear. And reading books and visiting museums can only take you so far when imagining what the world used to look like–seeing a talented artist present their own vision of what the period was like adds significant depth.
One person found this helpful
Harry Rosado-santos –
the n=book is a describe and the service was excellent
Larry –
How could it be better? The actual history from Caesar’s account with the beauty of a graphic novel! Amazing! We need more like this!
2 people found this helpful
Chris Witte –
Translated into English from the original French, this graphic novel is entertaining and well done. I especially liked the post-script section that provided more info on the characters – including which ones are historical characters and which were created by the author. Worth your time if you are a fan of Ancient Rome or historical graphic novels. If you are a fan of both you should go ahead and order!
5 people found this helpful
Kristen R Fort –
I backed this project in Kickstarter, and I am so glad I did. The illustrations are wonderful, giving me the idea of the rugged life led 2,000 plus years ago. The authors added fictional characters which adds to the story, giving us more than what we will get from Caesar’s commentary.
2 people found this helpful
Ken McCormick –
Forty five years ago I translated Caesar’s “Commentarii de Bello Gallico” for Latin class. Not many people take Latin anymore, so Caesar’s Commentaries are not as well known as they used to be. With luck, Tarek and Pompetti’s graphic novel version will help rekindle some interest in it. The graphic novel is no substitute for the original, but it does convey the overall story in a manner that should appeal to anyone who has an interest in the topic and in the graphic novel approach. The story is a bit confusing in places because of all the unfamiliar tribes and names, but that is also the case in the original. The original work was primarily a work of propaganda, i.e. a means for Caesar to showcase his victories in Gaul. This version is faithful to that approach.Physically, the book is well put together. It is hardbound and has glossy pages. It should age well.
13 people found this helpful
Meriadoc –
-Great Hardcover Quality (one of the best I have in my collection)-Pages are glossy-The pages are wider than the standard ratio, which is great.-Good Visual Design-Decent colors (some pages are vibrant, some are drab)
Ken McCormick –
Forty five years ago I translated Caesar’s “Commentarii de Bello Gallico” for Latin class. Not many people take Latin anymore, so Caesar’s Commentaries are not as well known as they used to be. With luck, Tarek and Pompetti’s graphic novel version will help rekindle some interest in it. The graphic novel is no substitute for the original, but it does convey the overall story in a manner that should appeal to anyone who has an interest in the topic and in the graphic novel approach. The story is a bit confusing in places because of all the unfamiliar tribes and names, but that is also the case in the original. The original work was primarily a work of propaganda, i.e. a means for Caesar to showcase his victories in Gaul. This version is faithful to that approach.Physically, the book is well put together. It is hardbound and has glossy pages. It should age well.
13 people found this helpful
WW –
The illustrations were fantastic and made for a good read!
3 people found this helpful
Joe Wronski –
This is a great book. Solid copy, nice hard cover. Artwork was amazing.
4 people found this helpful
Trust fund squanderer –
Perfect and flawless transaction in all areas .
Matthew E. –
I really like that this exists. There are not too many historical graphic novels for the pre Christian Era. I would love to see more! Due to the format, it can be a bit hard to follow, even for a student of history.
4 people found this helpful
Frankie B –
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I received this book as gift and very glad I did. I’m a fan of history and the tales from long ago that helped to shape our present day. Full Disclosure : I am professional illustrator and have to say that the artwork in this book is staggering to behold. The use of watercolor was a fantastic choice. It gives it an etheral look, which helps the reader to transport to that period. I will say that the writing is dense yet works hard manuevering through such historical information. Overall, I was able to navigate through the story. I’ll definitely be reading it again to catch anything I’ve missed. This book should be available in school libraries.
5 people found this helpful
Joe Wronski –
This is a great book. Solid copy, nice hard cover. Artwork was amazing.
4 people found this helpful
Ken McCormick –
Forty five years ago I translated Caesar’s “Commentarii de Bello Gallico” for Latin class. Not many people take Latin anymore, so Caesar’s Commentaries are not as well known as they used to be. With luck, Tarek and Pompetti’s graphic novel version will help rekindle some interest in it. The graphic novel is no substitute for the original, but it does convey the overall story in a manner that should appeal to anyone who has an interest in the topic and in the graphic novel approach. The story is a bit confusing in places because of all the unfamiliar tribes and names, but that is also the case in the original. The original work was primarily a work of propaganda, i.e. a means for Caesar to showcase his victories in Gaul. This version is faithful to that approach.Physically, the book is well put together. It is hardbound and has glossy pages. It should age well.
Chris Witte –
Translated into English from the original French, this graphic novel is entertaining and well done. I especially liked the post-script section that provided more info on the characters – including which ones are historical characters and which were created by the author. Worth your time if you are a fan of Ancient Rome or historical graphic novels. If you are a fan of both you should go ahead and order!
Charles Edward Harrington –
The art is alright, not great. At times the faces and features of characters seem odd and off. The writing is bland at times and just feels like a chore to get through it. Not great, but not awful either.
malnugha –
Awosome graphic novel! Rarely you could find one on ancient history.
Amazon Customer –
Story is written very well and art is beautiful.Would love to see more.Worth every penny
One person found this helpful
Trust fund squanderer –
Perfect and flawless transaction in all areas .
J. Bowman –
Although the art is good, it is not enough to make me give 4 or 5 stars to the book.First, it is only part 1 of (2 or more?) parts, so you do not get the whole story and have to wait for the next part to be published. ..sigh ….Along with that, there are a lot of names going back and forth that shortly you feel overwhelmed and lose track of who is who and how they relate.Overall, it tried to be a great book, but only so-so..
Matthew E. –
I really like that this exists. There are not too many historical graphic novels for the pre Christian Era. I would love to see more! Due to the format, it can be a bit hard to follow, even for a student of history.
Laura Williams –
Bought this book for my son who loves historical graphic novels. This is a quality hard-cover book with nice illustrations. It presents some (probably) fictional characters whose lives are affected by the historical events of Caesar’s war against the Gauls in what is now France. We also see actual historical figures doing their thing. The story looks quite complex and perhaps a bit mature for my 11-year-old son so I will save this to give to him when he turns 13 or 14, and is better able to appreciate and follow the story.
Larry –
How could it be better? The actual history from Caesar’s account with the beauty of a graphic novel! Amazing! We need more like this!
2 people found this helpful
Charles Edward Harrington –
The art is alright, not great. At times the faces and features of characters seem odd and off. The writing is bland at times and just feels like a chore to get through it. Not great, but not awful either.
One person found this helpful
Ryan harer –
A fun read..
Amazon Customer –
Story is written very well and art is beautiful.Would love to see more.Worth every penny
One person found this helpful
Matthew E. –
I really like that this exists. There are not too many historical graphic novels for the pre Christian Era. I would love to see more! Due to the format, it can be a bit hard to follow, even for a student of history.
4 people found this helpful
Susann Masson –
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john edgar –
The art in this graphic novel grabbed me immediately. It isn’t your everyday artwork for sure. I can be a story snob and an art snob. This book worked well for both of those parts of my personality.The art has a very distinct watercolor grunge feel to it. I love the 70’s versions of Watership Down (the new one isn’t bad either) and the animated Hobbit and Lord of Rings (again newer ones aren’t bad either). The art in this reminds me greatly of those classics.At first, the story felt a bit choppy which had me a bit lost as I began reading. I felt as if things were happening that I should understand, but I had no frame of reference for them.The art got me to keep going, just with a bit of confusion.The further in I got, the more things seemed to be familiar. Then I began to notice the details in the panels, like the mismatched armor of some soldiers. Which rang true to the time frame and area of how the Roman border troops would be.Toward the back of the book, I skipped ahead a bit, I found where the creators talked about the historical accuracy of the piece. Meticulously researched and factual would easily describe the majority of the book, all of the scenes and events. The parts (mostly dialogue) that were not historically proven, were written to forward the text historically and with vast knowledge and respect to the time period.And the art is amazing. I won’t stop telling you that. It was beautiful. Obviously, they spent a lot of time on the feel and details of the settings. It was amazing to see how they envisioned and brought to life the village and fortification panels.A panel of soldiers crossing a wooden bridge was engulfed in history and nuance as the soldiers themselves became a shadowed background. Allowing for the panel to tell the story it needed to while allowing the construction of the time to become the star of the art.Each piece was just enjoyable to look at. The story was as I said factual and even the fictional portions were fact inspired and didn’t stray from the historical. Once I realized what was going on the story was able to pull me thru history and entertain while even teaching a bit.Give it a shot and enjoy. I did.
8 people found this helpful
john edgar –
The art in this graphic novel grabbed me immediately. It isn’t your everyday artwork for sure. I can be a story snob and an art snob. This book worked well for both of those parts of my personality.The art has a very distinct watercolor grunge feel to it. I love the 70’s versions of Watership Down (the new one isn’t bad either) and the animated Hobbit and Lord of Rings (again newer ones aren’t bad either). The art in this reminds me greatly of those classics.At first, the story felt a bit choppy which had me a bit lost as I began reading. I felt as if things were happening that I should understand, but I had no frame of reference for them.The art got me to keep going, just with a bit of confusion.The further in I got, the more things seemed to be familiar. Then I began to notice the details in the panels, like the mismatched armor of some soldiers. Which rang true to the time frame and area of how the Roman border troops would be.Toward the back of the book, I skipped ahead a bit, I found where the creators talked about the historical accuracy of the piece. Meticulously researched and factual would easily describe the majority of the book, all of the scenes and events. The parts (mostly dialogue) that were not historically proven, were written to forward the text historically and with vast knowledge and respect to the time period.And the art is amazing. I won’t stop telling you that. It was beautiful. Obviously, they spent a lot of time on the feel and details of the settings. It was amazing to see how they envisioned and brought to life the village and fortification panels.A panel of soldiers crossing a wooden bridge was engulfed in history and nuance as the soldiers themselves became a shadowed background. Allowing for the panel to tell the story it needed to while allowing the construction of the time to become the star of the art.Each piece was just enjoyable to look at. The story was as I said factual and even the fictional portions were fact inspired and didn’t stray from the historical. Once I realized what was going on the story was able to pull me thru history and entertain while even teaching a bit.Give it a shot and enjoy. I did.
8 people found this helpful
malnugha –
Awosome graphic novel! Rarely you could find one on ancient history.
Kindle Customer –
The book is a poor attempt at making a graphic novel. It does not really flow like one, more like an illustrated chapter book. Yet in order to make it feel like a graphic novel, it cuts down on the written content to the point that it is actually hard to follow the story.
malnugha –
Awosome graphic novel! Rarely you could find one on ancient history.
Kristen R Fort –
I backed this project in Kickstarter, and I am so glad I did. The illustrations are wonderful, giving me the idea of the rugged life led 2,000 plus years ago. The authors added fictional characters which adds to the story, giving us more than what we will get from Caesar’s commentary.
2 people found this helpful
Trust fund squanderer –
Perfect and flawless transaction in all areas .
Frankie B –
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I received this book as gift and very glad I did. I’m a fan of history and the tales from long ago that helped to shape our present day. Full Disclosure : I am professional illustrator and have to say that the artwork in this book is staggering to behold. The use of watercolor was a fantastic choice. It gives it an etheral look, which helps the reader to transport to that period. I will say that the writing is dense yet works hard manuevering through such historical information. Overall, I was able to navigate through the story. I’ll definitely be reading it again to catch anything I’ve missed. This book should be available in school libraries.
5 people found this helpful
Harry Rosado-santos –
the n=book is a describe and the service was excellent
Chris Witte –
Translated into English from the original French, this graphic novel is entertaining and well done. I especially liked the post-script section that provided more info on the characters – including which ones are historical characters and which were created by the author. Worth your time if you are a fan of Ancient Rome or historical graphic novels. If you are a fan of both you should go ahead and order!
5 people found this helpful
Ryan harer –
A fun read..
Bloomknitter –
Excellent quality, and thoroughly enjoyable. A really fantastic work.I love learning about antiquity, and this book brought it alive. The authentic details included from research were clear. And reading books and visiting museums can only take you so far when imagining what the world used to look like–seeing a talented artist present their own vision of what the period was like adds significant depth.
One person found this helpful
J. Bowman –
Although the art is good, it is not enough to make me give 4 or 5 stars to the book.First, it is only part 1 of (2 or more?) parts, so you do not get the whole story and have to wait for the next part to be published. ..sigh ….Along with that, there are a lot of names going back and forth that shortly you feel overwhelmed and lose track of who is who and how they relate.Overall, it tried to be a great book, but only so-so..
Laura Williams –
Bought this book for my son who loves historical graphic novels. This is a quality hard-cover book with nice illustrations. It presents some (probably) fictional characters whose lives are affected by the historical events of Caesar’s war against the Gauls in what is now France. We also see actual historical figures doing their thing. The story looks quite complex and perhaps a bit mature for my 11-year-old son so I will save this to give to him when he turns 13 or 14, and is better able to appreciate and follow the story.
2 people found this helpful
J. Bowman –
Although the art is good, it is not enough to make me give 4 or 5 stars to the book.First, it is only part 1 of (2 or more?) parts, so you do not get the whole story and have to wait for the next part to be published. ..sigh ….Along with that, there are a lot of names going back and forth that shortly you feel overwhelmed and lose track of who is who and how they relate.Overall, it tried to be a great book, but only so-so..
Kindle Customer –
The book is a poor attempt at making a graphic novel. It does not really flow like one, more like an illustrated chapter book. Yet in order to make it feel like a graphic novel, it cuts down on the written content to the point that it is actually hard to follow the story.
Laura Williams –
Bought this book for my son who loves historical graphic novels. This is a quality hard-cover book with nice illustrations. It presents some (probably) fictional characters whose lives are affected by the historical events of Caesar’s war against the Gauls in what is now France. We also see actual historical figures doing their thing. The story looks quite complex and perhaps a bit mature for my 11-year-old son so I will save this to give to him when he turns 13 or 14, and is better able to appreciate and follow the story.
2 people found this helpful
WW –
The illustrations were fantastic and made for a good read!
3 people found this helpful
Joe Wronski –
This is a great book. Solid copy, nice hard cover. Artwork was amazing.
Laura Williams –
Bought this book for my son who loves historical graphic novels. This is a quality hard-cover book with nice illustrations. It presents some (probably) fictional characters whose lives are affected by the historical events of Caesar’s war against the Gauls in what is now France. We also see actual historical figures doing their thing. The story looks quite complex and perhaps a bit mature for my 11-year-old son so I will save this to give to him when he turns 13 or 14, and is better able to appreciate and follow the story.
Meriadoc –
-Great Hardcover Quality (one of the best I have in my collection)-Pages are glossy-The pages are wider than the standard ratio, which is great.-Good Visual Design-Decent colors (some pages are vibrant, some are drab)
Charles Edward Harrington –
The art is alright, not great. At times the faces and features of characters seem odd and off. The writing is bland at times and just feels like a chore to get through it. Not great, but not awful either.
One person found this helpful
Larry –
How could it be better? The actual history from Caesar’s account with the beauty of a graphic novel! Amazing! We need more like this!
Laura Williams –
Bought this book for my son who loves historical graphic novels. This is a quality hard-cover book with nice illustrations. It presents some (probably) fictional characters whose lives are affected by the historical events of Caesar’s war against the Gauls in what is now France. We also see actual historical figures doing their thing. The story looks quite complex and perhaps a bit mature for my 11-year-old son so I will save this to give to him when he turns 13 or 14, and is better able to appreciate and follow the story.
Charles Harrington –
The art is alright, not great. At times the faces and features of characters seem odd and off. The writing is bland at times and just feels like a chore to get through it. Not great, but not awful either.
Chris Witte –
Translated into English from the original French, this graphic novel is entertaining and well done. I especially liked the post-script section that provided more info on the characters – including which ones are historical characters and which were created by the author. Worth your time if you are a fan of Ancient Rome or historical graphic novels. If you are a fan of both you should go ahead and order!
Joe Wronski –
This is a great book. Solid copy, nice hard cover. Artwork was amazing.
Ken McCormick –
Forty five years ago I translated Caesar’s “Commentarii de Bello Gallico” for Latin class. Not many people take Latin anymore, so Caesar’s Commentaries are not as well known as they used to be. With luck, Tarek and Pompetti’s graphic novel version will help rekindle some interest in it. The graphic novel is no substitute for the original, but it does convey the overall story in a manner that should appeal to anyone who has an interest in the topic and in the graphic novel approach. The story is a bit confusing in places because of all the unfamiliar tribes and names, but that is also the case in the original. The original work was primarily a work of propaganda, i.e. a means for Caesar to showcase his victories in Gaul. This version is faithful to that approach.
Physically, the book is well put together. It is hardbound and has glossy pages. It should age well.
Matthew E. –
I really like that this exists. There are not too many historical graphic novels for the pre Christian Era. I would love to see more! Due to the format, it can be a bit hard to follow, even for a student of history.
Larry –
How could it be better? The actual history from Caesar’s account with the beauty of a graphic novel! Amazing! We need more like this!
Matthew E. –
I really like that this exists. There are not too many historical graphic novels for the pre Christian Era. I would love to see more! Due to the format, it can be a bit hard to follow, even for a student of history.
Charles Edward Harrington –
The art is alright, not great. At times the faces and features of characters seem odd and off. The writing is bland at times and just feels like a chore to get through it. Not great, but not awful either.
WW –
The illustrations were fantastic and made for a good read!
Joe Wronski –
This is a great book. Solid copy, nice hard cover. Artwork was amazing.
Chris Witte –
Translated into English from the original French, this graphic novel is entertaining and well done. I especially liked the post-script section that provided more info on the characters – including which ones are historical characters and which were created by the author. Worth your time if you are a fan of Ancient Rome or historical graphic novels. If you are a fan of both you should go ahead and order!
Laura Williams –
Bought this book for my son who loves historical graphic novels. This is a quality hard-cover book with nice illustrations. It presents some (probably) fictional characters whose lives are affected by the historical events of Caesar’s war against the Gauls in what is now France. We also see actual historical figures doing their thing. The story looks quite complex and perhaps a bit mature for my 11-year-old son so I will save this to give to him when he turns 13 or 14, and is better able to appreciate and follow the story.
J. Bowman –
Although the art is good, it is not enough to make me give 4 or 5 stars to the book.First, it is only part 1 of (2 or more?) parts, so you do not get the whole story and have to wait for the next part to be published. ..sigh ….Along with that, there are a lot of names going back and forth that shortly you feel overwhelmed and lose track of who is who and how they relate.Overall, it tried to be a great book, but only so-so..
WW –
The illustrations were fantastic and made for a good read!
Ken McCormick –
Forty five years ago I translated Caesar’s “Commentarii de Bello Gallico” for Latin class. Not many people take Latin anymore, so Caesar’s Commentaries are not as well known as they used to be. With luck, Tarek and Pompetti’s graphic novel version will help rekindle some interest in it. The graphic novel is no substitute for the original, but it does convey the overall story in a manner that should appeal to anyone who has an interest in the topic and in the graphic novel approach. The story is a bit confusing in places because of all the unfamiliar tribes and names, but that is also the case in the original. The original work was primarily a work of propaganda, i.e. a means for Caesar to showcase his victories in Gaul. This version is faithful to that approach.Physically, the book is well put together. It is hardbound and has glossy pages. It should age well.
Amazon Customer –
Story is written very well and art is beautiful.Would love to see more.Worth every penny