Marching with Caesar

Conquest of Gaul

By: R.W. Peake

Narrated by: Simon Burdett

Length: 18 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

This is the second edition of the best-selling Marching With Caesar-Conquest of Gaul.

Marching With Caesar-Conquest of Gaul is a first-person narrative, written in the form of a memoir as dictated to a scribe of Titus Pullus, Legionary, Optio and First Spear Centurion of Caesar's 6th and 10th Legion. The memoir is written three years after his retirement as Camp Prefect, when Titus is 61 years old.

Titus, along with his boyhood friend Vibius Domitius, joins the 10th Legion in the draft of 61 BC, when Gaius Julius Caesar is the governor of Spain. Titus and Vibius are assigned to a tent group, with seven other men who will become their closest friends during their times in the legion. Titus, Vibius and their comrades endure the harsh training regimen that made the legions the most feared military force in the ancient world. The 10th Legion is blooded in a series of actions in Spain, led by Caesar in a campaign that was the true beginning of one of the most brilliant military careers in history. This part of the story is now available in Marching With Caesar-Birth of the 10th Legion.

Three years after joining the legions, the 10th is called on again, this time to be part of the subjugation of Gaul, one of the greatest feats of arms in any period of history. During the subsequent campaigns, the 10th cements its reputation as Caesar's most favored and trusted legion, and is involved in most of the major actions during this period.

This second book of a completed series closes with Caesar crossing the Rubicon, and the 10th preparing to march to war, this time against fellow Romans.

Critical praise for Marching With Caesar-Conquest of Gaul:

"Fans of Roman historical fiction- or military fiction just in general- shouldn't miss what looks to be one heck of a series." (The Historical Novel Society)

©2012, 2022 Ronald K Wilson (P)2022 Ronald K Wilson

Fantastic!!! Hope the whole series comes to audible!!

Great story and very realistic about life in the Roman legions. Absolutely loved this book and hope the whole series comes to audible.

Lives up to my highest hopes

I am a avid fan of the writing of the author. I started with his first Audiobook book and was disappointed that it was the only one of his many works in the Rome series. I was so impressed with this series that I bought and read the first 11 volumes. All were very good and obviously kept my interest. So it was a wonderful surprise that finally this volume came to Audible and I immediately bought it.

I have also been a fan of the reader’s performance and had listened to his rendition of the first volume many times. Here he consistently continues his fine work including very good differentiation between characters’ voices (always important to me) and infection in the right places to give the emphasize, tone and energy in an appropriately dramatic way.

Thanks to whoever broke the barrier that has held back bringing the rest of the volumes to Audible. I believe many of Mr. Peak’s fans have been hoping for this. It is a great story full of action, human nature, and believable plots and characters.

Feels like your right there with them

The next books haven't been made into audio books yet, amazon alexa reading it just doesn't do the books justice so I'm stuck waiting for the next releases on audible

Excellent and informative

I hoped for a second novel and this does not disappoint me at all. The viewpoint is that of a Roman soldier rising up the ranks as Caesar develops his most persuasive claim to fame. Peake is a militarist by his own bio and he attacks his subject as only a soldier would. I want to listen to the Commentaries again to get Caesars own view but Peake makes these very amazing stories into something more appealing than even the great hero achieved. It is no wonder that Caesar’s campaigns are taught still in military colleges and so they should be so treated, because they exemplify the best tactical and strategic approach to invading a hostile and unwelcoming land. But as a glimpse into Caesars military genius and profoundly unsuccessful political mindset they really stand alone - except for Colleen McCulloughs sometimes fawning treatment - as the best current depiction of what can be so right but so wrong in this history lesson.
I truly wish current demagogues who sincerely have a lofty aim would study and learn.

Excellent book excellently read!!

This series is my absolute favorite about Julius Caesar. I have long awaited the addition of his books on audible after listening to the first several years ago. I have purchased the first 4 books in paperback but still love having them on the app!

Finally! A Sequel!

So excited for a sequel to the great first novel! More audio adventures of Titus Pullus please!

Feels like you’re marching with the legion

Fantastic story telling that’s kept me wanting more, helping understand a little what it was like as a soldier at that time. Highly recommended to anyone who likes adventure, roman history or a pull on your emotions.

Brilliant

If you have ever wanted to march for Rome this is it! Truly Great!

Top notch historical fiction

Wonderful story told from a relatable character. Brilliantly narrated in a consistent manner.
Can’t wait for the next book.

Great book please bring the next one to audible

I liked the book just record the next one please and thank you I suppose I’m gonna have to actually read the next one because I don’t think I can wait much longer