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Caesar: Readings in Latin and English by Professor Moses Hadas

Moses Hadas
Caesar: Readings in Latin and English by Professor Moses Hadas

Julius Caesar (100 BC–44 BC) is considered the pivotal figure in the transformation of the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. Well known for his skill in battle and his political leadership, Caesar also wrote commentaries on history and politics, including his own achievements. This recording focuses on his efforts in the Gallic War (including the famous lines “Gaul…is divided into three parts….”) and progresses to his attack against Pompey in Greece. Moses Hadas (1900–1966), professor of Greek and Latin at Columbia University, provides a thorough commentary on Caesar’s accomplishments.

Liner notes offer the full texts in both Latin and English and a classroom lesson plan.

Track Listing

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Introduction Moses Hadas 03:38
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Gallia est omnis divisa... Moses Hadas 01:03
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Translation: Gaul, taken as a whole, is divided... Moses Hadas 01:19
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At barbari, consilio Romanorum cognito... Moses Hadas 01:21
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Translation: The natives knew what the Romans intended... Moses Hadas 01:10
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Quod ubi Caesar animadvertit... Moses Hadas 01:44
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Translation: When Caesar noticed this... Moses Hadas 01:18
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Pugnatum est ab utrisque acriter. Moses Hadas 01:34
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Translation: Both sides fought with spirit. Moses Hadas 01:09
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Commentary Moses Hadas 00:26
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Quanto erat in dies... Moses Hadas 01:13
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Translation: Day by day the defense... Moses Hadas 01:00
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Caesar acceptis litteris... Moses Hadas 01:05
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Translation: Caesar received the message... Moses Hadas 00:55
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Commentary Moses Hadas 00:18
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Caesar consilio eius probato... Moses Hadas 01:51
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Translation: Caesar approved his decision... Moses Hadas 01:22
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Commentary Moses Hadas 00:17
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Caesar his de causis... Moses Hadas 02:16
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Translation: Caesar was now... Moses Hadas 02:15
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Commentary Moses Hadas 00:18
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In amni Gallia eorum hominum Moses Hadas 02:57
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Translation: Throughout Gaul only two classes... Moses Hadas 03:26
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Commentary Moses Hadas 00:25
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Erat iniqua condicio postulare... Moses Hadas 01:12
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Translation: It was unfair of Pompey to demand... Moses Hadas 00:56
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Commentary Moses Hadas 00:31
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Quorum discessu liberam nacti milites colloquiorum... Moses Hadas 02:14
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Translation: The absence of the Pompeian generals... Moses Hadas 01:39
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Commentary Moses Hadas 00:30
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Erat nova et inusitata belli ratio... Moses Hadas 02:05
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Translation: The large number of redoubts... Moses Hadas 01:32
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Exercitum cum militari more... Moses Hadas 00:40
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Translation: Following established custom... Conclusion Moses Hadas 00:56