Caesar: A BiographyAs politician and diplomat, writer and lover, but above all as a military genius, Julius Caesar is one of the perennially fascinating figures in history—Boswell called him ”the greatest man of any age.” Christian Meier's authoritative and accessible biography is the definitive modern account of Caesar's life and career, setting Caesar's life story against the rich political and social background of the Late Roman Republic. |
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Two Realities | 1 |
Caesars Fascination | 15 |
Crisis and Outsiders | 26 |
Copyright | |
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