What is the first line of Caesar's Gallic Wars?
It begins with the frequently quoted phrase "Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres", meaning "Gaul is a whole divided into three parts".
Why does Caesar Write De Bello Gallico?
Caesar's De Bello Gallico was composed during a period in which Caesar's absence due to his proconsular appointment in Gaul lessened his political influence at Rome. De Bello Gallico, however, provided him with an avenue through which to maintain and expand his power base at Rome through reports of success.