A Companion to Julius Caesar

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Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World

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A Companion to Julius Caesar features 30 essays by leading scholars that examine the complex life and enduring legacy of Julius Caesar. The collection explores him as a military strategist, a ruthless tyrant, a shrewd politician, an accomplished orator, and a cultured literary figure. It draws on Caesar's own writings and analyses contemporary opinions alongside artistic and literary portrayals through history.
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This volume is ideal for students, scholars, and general readers interested in Roman history, political leadership, and classical studies.

A Companion to Julius Caesar examines the great man and great polarizing figure from a variety of illuminating perspectives: military genius, ruthless tyrant, brilliant politician, first class orator, sophisticated man of letters, and more.

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A Companion to Julius Caesar comprises 30 essays from leading scholars examining the life and afterlife of this great polarising figure.

Explores Caesar from a variety of perspectives: military genius, ruthless tyrant, brilliant politician, first-class orator, sophisticated man of letters, and more.

Utilises Caesar’s own extant writings.

Examines the viewpoints of Caesar’s contemporaries and explores Caesar’s portrayals by artists and writers through the ages.

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UNRV History praises the book for its rational impartiality, stating it does not provide a definitive judgement on Caesar as hero or villain but offers illuminating scholarship that aids readers in making their own assessments. The review calls it an enlightening and valuable resource for the study of Caesar.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119025573

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

Edited by Miriam Griffin

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 930g

Pages: 544

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Ancient & Classical History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World

About the Author

Miriam Griffin is Emeritus Fellow of Classics at Oxford University. She is the author of numerous books and articles on Roman history and philosophy, including Nero (1987), Seneca: A Philosopher in Politics (1992), and Philosophia togata I & II (with Jonathan Barnes, 1991 & 1997). She was until recently editor of the Classical Quarterly.