Kurt A. Raaflaub

The Landmark Julius Caesar provides a breathtaking, comprehensive look into the riveting military and political manoeuvres of one of history’s most iconic leaders, Julius Caesar. This definitive single-volume edition, known for its impeccable design and scholarly precision, features a fresh translation, insightful annotations, precise colour maps, and stunning illustrations. This edition, expertly curated by Kurt A. Raaflaub and Robert B....

This book presents a state-of-the-art debate about the origins of Athenian democracy by five eminent scholars. The result is a stimulating, critical exploration and interpretation of the extant evidence on this intriguing and important topic. The authors address such questions as: Why was democracy first realised in ancient Greece? Was democracy "invented" or did it evolve over a long period...