Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

James Anthony Froude

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9780766199415
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Julius Caesar is a historical biography written by James Anthony Froude. It is a detailed account of the life and times of one of the most famous figures in Roman history, Julius Caesar. The book covers Caesar’s early years, his political rise to power, his military campaigns, and his ultimate downfall. Froude’s writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid and compelling portrait of Caesar and the world in which he lived. The book is well-researched and draws on a variety of primary sources, including Caesar’s own writings and contemporary accounts of his life. It is an essential read for anyone interested in Roman history, politics, or military strategy, and offers a fascinating insight into one of the most iconic figures of the ancient world.1899. Illustrated. Froude believed that the objective of writing history was simply to record human actions and, as such, should be written as a drama. Accordingly, in his historic accounts he gives prominence to the personal element, but, as a result, he sometimes failed to understand the context of the period on which he was writing. Froude’s work is often criticized for its prejudice and inaccuracy. His book on Caesar is considered to be a glorification of imperialism and is thought to exhibit his imperfect acquaintance with Roman politics and the life of Cicero. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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