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

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