A Companion to Julius Caesar
Author | : Miriam Griffin |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 536 |
Release | : 2009-04-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 1444308459 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781444308457 |
Rating | : 4/5 (457 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Companion to Julius Caesar written by Miriam Griffin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-04-29 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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