Bellum Alexandrinum

A Latin account of Julius Caesar's campaign in Egypt in 47-46 BC, written by his loyal officer Aulus Hirtius. The book describes the military operations and political negotiations that led to Caesar's victory over the forces of Ptolemy XIII and Cleopatra VII, as well as his brief romance with the latter. Bellum Alexandrinum is considered one of the most reliable sources on Caesar's life and times.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.