52 BC: The Siege of Alesia

In 52 BC, Roman forces under Julius Caesar surrounded the Gallic stronghold of Alesia in a siege that would bring his long campaign in Gaul to its decisive conclusion.52 BC: The Siege of Alesia presents a clear and accessible account of this campaign, explaining how the conflict developed, why Alesia became the focal point of resistance to Roman rule, and how the siege unfolded.The book places the...