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Caesar: Life of a Colossus Paperback - 2008

by Adrian Goldsworthy

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In this landmark biography, Goldsworthy places Caesar firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C.

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Named 2006 Best Book of the Year by Amazon.com

"An authoritative and exciting portrait not only of Caesar but of the complex society in which he lived."--Steven Coates, New York Times Book Review

"The best introduction to Caesar and his world that is currently available."--Karl Galinsky, Bookforum

Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of the great Roman emperor's life, Goldsworthy covers not only the great Roman emperor's accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters during which he was high priest of an exotic cult, captive of pirates, seducer not only of Cleopatra but also of the wives of his two main political rivals, and rebel condemned by his own country. Ultimately, Goldsworthy realizes the full complexity of Caesar's character and shows why his political and military leadership continues to resonate some two thousand years later. In the introduction to his biography of the great Roman emperor, Adrian Goldsworthy writes, "Caesar was at times many things, including a fugitive, prisoner, rising politician, army leader, legal advocate, rebel, dictator . . . as well as husband, father, lover and adulterer." In this landmark biography, Goldsworthy examines Caesar as military leader, all of these roles and places his subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C.

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  • Title Caesar: Life of a Colossus
  • Author Adrian Goldsworthy
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition [ Edition: first
  • Pages 608
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yale University Press, Cumberland, Rhode Island, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2008-01-28
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780300126891 / 0300126891
  • Weight 1.7 lbs (0.77 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.25 x 6.1 x 1.5 in (23.50 x 15.49 x 3.81 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
    • Cultural Region: Italy
  • Category Biography / Autobiography
  • Dewey Decimal Code 937.050

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  • New York Times Book Review, 03/02/2008, Page 28

About the author

Adrian Goldsworthy is the author of numerous acclaimed books, including biographies of Augustus and Antony and Cleopatra. He lectures widely and consults on historical documentaries for the History Channel, National Geographic, and the BBC. He lives in the UK.
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