A Companion to Julius Caesar
- ISBN-10
- 1444308459
- ISBN-13
- 9781444308457
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 536
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-04-29
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Author
- Miriam Griffin
Description
A Companion to Julius Caesar comprises 30 essays fromleading scholars examining the life and after life of this greatpolarizing figure. Explores Caesar from a variety of perspectives: militarygenius, ruthless tyrant, brilliant politician, first class orator,sophisticated man of letters, and more Utilizes Caesar’s own extant writings Examines the viewpoints of Caesar’s contemporaries andexplores Caesar’s portrayals by artists and writers throughthe ages
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