The Commentaries

By: Julius Caesar

Narrated by: Charlton Griffin

Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

Julius Caesar wrote his exciting Commentaries during some of the most grueling campaigns ever undertaken by a Roman army. The Gallic Wars and The Civil Wars constitute the greatest series of military dispatches ever written. As literature, they are representative of the finest expressions of Latin prose in its "golden" age, a benchmark of elegant style and masculine brevity imitated by young schoolboys for centuries.

One of the most daring and brilliant generals of all time, Julius Caesar combined the elements of tactical genius with the shrewdness of a master politician. He was an astute judge of men's character - their strengths and weaknesses. Whenever possible, he exercised restraint and mercy even when his worst enemies were in his power. But he also knew when and how to mete out stern punishment and his swift retaliations became a hallmark of his career. With his charismatic leadership, his powerful intellect and his magnetic personal charm, Julius Caesar became the idol of men and women everywhere. The fanatic loyalty of his troops and the adulation of the Roman public propelled him to the pinnacle of power. Historian Will Durant called him "the most complete man that antiquity produced."

Follow along in this recording as Julius Caesar in 50 B.C. undertakes the awesome enterprise of subduing savage Gaul, an area roughly the size of Texas. That task was barely completed before his enemies in Rome struck, igniting the bloody Civil War that engulfed most of the Roman Empire and afterward left Caesar in supreme power.

Public Domain (P)2009 Audio Connoisseur

My First Audio Book and still my favorite!

I've listened to this book twice. Actually there are some chapters I've listened to over and over again. Julius Caesar is my favorite historical person. I enjoy reading anything about Caesar so long as it's historically accurate. So reading The Commentaries just doesn't get any better for me. Caesar is a fantastic author and a brilliant general. I think he was the ultimate polymath. My favorite chapter is when Caesar and 10 hand pick troopers as he refers to them meet with Ariovistus and 10 of his body guards. Fascinating encounter and incredible collision of power. This book is my all time favorite and to think it was written over 2000 years ago and is still so relevant in this day and age. Just incredible!!

Historical Masterpiece

This is amazing and the best part is it was actually written by Caesar himself during his campaigns. The narration is unbelievable and it's definitely one of the best books on Audible. (It makes you feel as though you were actually there with him).

5 Stars

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Very Good, Very entertaining

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

To listen to the unfolding of historical events from the memoirs of the man himself (Julius Caesar) was a real treat. The reader was very entertaining and did a superb job performing the role of Julius Caesar in a voice and manner that I always imagined Caesar would sound like (if... He were alive today and... spoke English lol.)

Required reading...

...for high school sophomores and federal and state office holders and military officers. Or ought to be.

Concise Yet Detailed - Genius!

In his commentaries, Caesar displays a rhetorical skill able to capture his military achievements. He successfully portrays his successes and explains his failures in the best possible light with energy and in detail.

A good audio book from a great Leader

The Commentaries of the Gallic Wars are both educational and inspiring. I recommend them to everyone who likes Caesar, Rome or even general history.

Charlton Griffin is an excellent narrator and there are some audio effects between the chapters.

The Civil War Commentaries are incomplete, and both Caesar and Griffin don't quite reach the same Heights. That second part is only for students of War Tactics, hardcore Rome enthusiasts and Caesar followers. I strongly advise those who admire Caesar to skip the final 15 minutes.

A Wonderful Reading

This production was a wonderful, perfect reading of classic memoirs of Caesar. This is a must for any fan of history.

A great epic.

Listening to this book is better than watching the Gladiator because it really happened. On top of that allows us to know some of what happened in the life of one of the persons who shaped our modern world.

Maybe Ceasar changed some facts to make himself appear more heroic to his peers but who wouldn't?

One of the bets books out there.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I have always wanted to read this work and never had the time. I downloaded and was not disappointed. The narration is superb and Caesar comes to life 2,000 years after his death. This is a must read.

What does Charlton Griffin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His narration is superb! Makes the book come to life.

Another Epic read by Charlton Griffin!

Very enjoyable and interesting listen, recommend. Great translation as well, although haven't read any others. Check it out! To the vanguard!