The Remi were one of the most important peoples of northern Gaul.
They were also among the most misunderstood.
Best known for choosing alliance with Julius Caesar in 57 BCE, the Remi were far more than passive Roman collaborators. They built organized settlements, raised cavalry, defended fortified towns, maintained powerful political and economic networks, worshipped gods such as Camulus, and eventually transformed their relationship with Rome into extraordinary regional influence.
The Remi: A Concise Illustrated Guide to the Tribe, Their Gods, Their Wars and Their Rise Under Rome brings that story together in one accessible, fully illustrated volume.
Drawing on ancient texts, archaeology, inscriptions, coinage, military history and modern scholarship, the book follows the Remi from the world before Caesar through their rise under Roman rule and the transformation of Durocortorum into modern Reims.
Inside the Book
Readers will explore:
- Who the Remi were and where they lived
- What archaeology reveals about Remi society before Rome
- Wine, trade, coinage and economic networks
- Why the Remi chose Caesar in 57 BCE
- Remi cavalry, fortifications and military leadership
- The defense of Bibrax
- Durocortorum and the rise of Roman Reims
- Camulus and the religious world of the Remi
- The crisis of 69–70 CE and the Remi decision to remain with Rome
- The long transformation from Remi to Reims
- What the evidence supports — and where the historical record remains uncertain
A Different Kind of Gallic Story
The Remi are often remembered for one decision:
They did not fight Caesar.
But that decision was only the beginning.
The Remi survived conquest, gained political influence, expanded their importance under Rome, and became deeply integrated into the Roman world without immediately losing their regional identity.
Their story is not simply about resistance or surrender.
It is about strategy.
Adaptation.
Power.
And survival.
Illustrated Throughout
This edition includes historical reconstructions of Remi settlements, cavalry, fortified defenses, religious life, Durocortorum, Roman-era politics and other major moments in the story.
The goal is not merely to describe the Remi world.
It is to help readers see it.
Available Formats
Paperback — $19.99
Premium-color illustrated edition.
Kindle eBook — $9.99
A reflowable digital edition designed for Kindle, tablets and mobile devices.
About the Author
Robert Remy created Remi Tribe as a historical research project focused on the ancient Remi, Roman Gaul, archaeology, mythology and the forgotten peoples who shaped European history.
His work explores the Remi through ancient sources, modern scholarship, archaeology and historical reconstruction, with an emphasis on separating documented history from later legend and speculation.
Continue Exploring the Remi on the Remi Tribe Website
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- Before Rome: What Archaeology Reveals About the Real Remi Economy
- Camulus: God of War of the Remi
- Saint Remigius and the Transformation of Reims
- Why Were the Remi Called “The First Ones”?
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