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The first major biography of Julius Caesar for decades One of the most famous men in all history Brilliant general, maverick politician, charismatic leader of men, and serial seducer of women - a life more spectacular than any fictional hero Goldsworthy's previous books have been reprinted many times 'Goldsworthy is renowned as a military historian, but his coverage here of messy late Republican politics is also authoritative and clear. He gives us a colourful sense of the wider world and Roman society at this time, and above all, the commanding, unmistakeable presence of the timelessly fascinating man himself' Independent on Sunday 'Adrian Goldsworthy's account of this extraordinary period is a superb achievement. He writes at length and in detail, but with a light touch, never allowing the complexities to obscure the sharpness of the story line...It is a model of the way ancient biographies should be written' Literary Review

About the Author

Adrian Goldsworthy has a doctorate from Oxford University. His first book, The Roman Army at War was recognised by John Keegan, the general Editor of The History of Warfare, as an exceptionally impressive work, original in treatment and impressive in style. He has since written five other books, to great acclaim.

Reviews

"Goldsworthy's magnificent biography places Caesar in the context of the Roman world and shows why we return to the great man." -- Toby Clements Telegraph

"Goldsworthy's magnificent biography places Caesar in the context of the Roman world and shows why we return to the great man." -- Toby Clements Telegraph

Goldsworthy, a historian of ancient Rome, has published other well-received works (e.g., Caesar's Civil War, 49-44 B.C.) that make this new endeavor, drawing together Julius Caesar's personal, political, and military history into a single volume, familiar terrain for him. Julius Caesar is perhaps best known for having been the agent of destruction of the Roman Republic and for having been assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 B.C.E. by those who opposed his actions, as most vividly presented in Shakespeare's play. Goldsworthy includes details of events great and small to expand on the key known facts of Caesar's life, handling the material chronologically. Although not much is new here there are no newly opened archives on Caesar this is an engaging and well-drawn resource for those who wish to be introduced to the man who was Caesar. Readers interested particularly in his military genius might prefer to examine Stephen Dando-Collins's Cleopatra's Kidnappers: How Caesar's Sixth Legion Gave Egypt to Rome and Rome to Caesar. Additions to Goldsworthy's text include a chronology of key events, a glossary, and notes. Recommended for academic and larger public libraries. Sean Fleming, Lebanon P.L., NH Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.