The War for Gaul

Placeholder author icon
By James O'Donnell ’72

Published March 6, 2019

Julius Caesar was fighting an unnecessary, brutal war in Europe, periodically sending messages back to Rome to describe his success. The War for Gaul (Princeton University Press) collects and translates his writings, attaching substantial notes, maps, and tools to further study.

Paw in print

Image
PAW's October 2026 cover, featuring a photo of a loaf of challah bread and the headline "The Braids That Bind."
The Latest Issue

October 2026

Holding on to Jewish life; Katy Anderson Keating ’08’s career in wine; Hollywood loves Princeton.