Caesar: Life of a Colossus
Sep 2006 · Yale University Press
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This "captivating biography" of the great Roman general "puts Caesar's war exploits on full display, along with his literary genius" and more ( The New York Times)
Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of the Julius Caesar's life, Adrian Goldsworthy not only chronicles his accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters during which he was high priest of an exotic cult and captive of pirates, and rebel condemned by his own country. Goldsworthy also reveals much about Caesar's intimate life, as husband and father, and as seducer not only of Cleopatra but also of the wives of his two main political rivals.
This landmark biography examines Caesar in all of these roles and places its subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C. Goldsworthy realizes the full complexity of Caesar's character and shows why his political and military leadership continues to resonate thousands of years later.
Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of the Julius Caesar's life, Adrian Goldsworthy not only chronicles his accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters during which he was high priest of an exotic cult and captive of pirates, and rebel condemned by his own country. Goldsworthy also reveals much about Caesar's intimate life, as husband and father, and as seducer not only of Cleopatra but also of the wives of his two main political rivals.
This landmark biography examines Caesar in all of these roles and places its subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C. Goldsworthy realizes the full complexity of Caesar's character and shows why his political and military leadership continues to resonate thousands of years later.
This "captivating biography" of the great Roman general "puts Caesar's war exploits on full display, along with his literary genius" and more ( The New York Times)
Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of the Julius Caesar's life, Adrian Goldsworthy not only chronicles his accomplishments as cha...
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William Lawrence (damianvincent)
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May 13, 2022
Don't like giving out five stars unless it's truly epic and rememberable. This is an amazing biography, of one of histories greatest men. Next to Jesus Christ, is there a more recognizable name from history? From mastering the Arts of the Battlefield ot such a degree of excellence, the siege of Alisia is possible to win, then turning to politics and dominating that sphere with what appears to be utter ease. Adrian Goldsworthy does a fantastic job of conveying this tale with just the right amount of documentary facts interwoven in some fine descriptions and story telling about the stres of that era nd man
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April 19, 2018
The best biography of Caesar I ever read. Author gives a lot of details
from Caesar's life, so that a reader can understand his personality. Great
book to read if you want to learn more about life of Roman aristocracy in
the end of Roman Republic.
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Duane Johnson
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December 12, 2014
Got as a retirement gift signed by the author... Much better than a watch or fishing pole. Great read.
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About the author
Adrian Goldsworthy is an award-winning historian of the classical world. He is the author of numerous books about ancient Rome, including Caesar, How Rome Fell, Pax Romana, and Augustus. Goldsworthy lives in South Wales.A native of the United Kingdom, Audie and AudioFile Earphones Award winner Derek Perkins's audiobook narration skills are augmented by a knowledge of three foreign languages and a facility with accents. He has narrated numerous titles in a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. He is a member of SAG-AFTRA.
Adrian Goldsworthy is an award-winning historian of the classical world. He is the author of numerous books about ancient Rome, including Caesar, How Rome Fell, Pax Romana, and Augustus. Goldsworthy lives in South Wales.A native of the United Kingdom, Audie and AudioFile Earphones Award winner De...
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