Caesar Book One Summary

Gaul is divided into three parts, all of which have different languages and customs. The Belgae are the strongest and the Helvetii, who are nearest the Belgae, are far more stronger than the rest of the Gauls. Orgetorix is the strongest of the Helvetii, and he wanted to move his people since they were confined to a very small space. He persuades the people to gather up as much supplies and transportation as possible over the next two years so that they may be able to depart on the third year. He then makes an alliance with the other two most powerful Gallic warlords, Dumnorix and Adumnin, to go with him so that they might have the power to take over the whole of Gaul.Orgetorix pleaded his cause, as was custom, to a court of ten thousand, but later died from suicide. The Helvetii still went on with Orgetorix plan, wanted to go through Province but were not allowed. Caesar had a legion with him and blocked their way. The Helvetii then decided they would cross through the Sequani River so Caesar moved to intercept them. Caesar killed all the Helvetii people that got in his way. The Helvetii moved across the Saone, and Caesar pursued them building a bridge to get across it.

What took place next was a huge battle which Caesar won. The Helvetii once again fled to the base of a mountain where he sent two legions to crush them. Before he sent the rest of his legions, though, he passed out the corn rations from the Adeui. On the final attack on the mountain Cesar himself joined the battle. Caesar ultimately won and the Helvetii soon sent an ambassador to ask for surrender. Caesar said that he would accept it if they returned to their territory, and they accepted. (Paragraph 31 is longer than the Bible) Some didn't totally accept though, Ariovistus, and they were ultimately crushed. Tribes continually continued to revolt and Caesar crushed each and every rebellion...