With the hostages now in the hands of the rebels, the balance of power and authority in Gaul could shift. The rebels could use the hostages as leverage to gain favor with other Gallic tribes or play hardball against Caesar with their newfound advantage.
Caesar indicts certain Gauls for inciting the Belgae to conspire against the Romans to seize regal power and talks about an anti-Roman insurgency in Gaul.
Caesar orders the burning of all towns during his conquest of Gaul, except those considered to be impregnable. The siege of Avaricum was an exception, due to its strategic location and the emotional attachment of the people to their city.
The German cavalry used by Julius Caesar in the Gallic Wars has been the subject of fascination and speculation. While their tactics and skills remain largely unquantifiable, their contribution to saving Caesar's campaign is undeniable.
The debate is ongoing whether or not these people in the british isles during this period should be classified as celtic or not.
Barbe Marbois and Talleyrand suggested the French offer the entire territory for $22 million, twice Jefferson's offer for just New Orleans. Livingston was ordered to France to negotiate with Foreign Minister Talleyrand.