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    Posted: 01-Feb-2007 at 13:52
I am doubting wich book I will buy what do you advise me
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  Quote kilroy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01-Feb-2007 at 14:01
That would depend on what your looking for.  Are you reading it in Latin or English?  Are you more interested in politics or war? 

If your looking for an easy Latin read or are interested in Roman warfare, go with the Commentarii de Bello Gallico.  If your looking for a slightly harder Latin read, and are more interested in politics (and the times of the Late Republic) go with Cicero.  Or buy both!  Smile
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  Quote Top Gun Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01-Feb-2007 at 14:20
I am reading dutch I am not doing Gymnaseum Embarrassed
I don't know Bello Gallico is written by Julius Ceasar a great hero of mine
 
But Cicero is a briliant man he is too a Hero of mine
 
wich one is the most fun and interesting to read
 
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  Quote kilroy Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01-Feb-2007 at 21:39
Well, my personal opinion is that Cicero is a better read.  The commentaries tend to be very dry and straight forward, while Cicero's letter and speeches tend to be full of sarcasm, quips and critical about all of the political figures of the day. 

By the way, good choices.  Thumbs%20Up   
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  Quote Top Gun Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02-Feb-2007 at 04:49

yes I saw those books on a coincidence in the bookshop I will buy it when I read my book for my bookreport

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