# How does Commentaries on the Gallic War develop the theme of Civilization vs. Barbarism?

> Commentaries on the Gallic War by Julius Caesar

## Answer

Commentaries on the Gallic War by Julius Caesar develops Civilization vs. Barbarism across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

Caesar contrasts Roman civilization—associated with law, discipline, and refinement—with the perceived barbarism of the Gauls and Germans, whose bravery is linked to their distance from Roman influence and their harsh, uncorrupted lifestyles.

Caesar contrasts Roman discipline and engineering with the 'savage and barbarous' nations of Germany and Britain.

## Evidence

- [book-iv](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/commentaries_on_the_gallic_war_se/chapters/book-iv.md): Caesar contrasts Roman discipline and engineering with the 'savage and barbarous' nations of Germany and Britain.

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