Baum, Margaux and James Thorne. Julius Caesar. Part of the Leaders of the Ancient World series. 2017. 112p. ISBN 978-1-5081-7248-2. Available at B CAE on the library shelves.
No ancient Roman is more well-known than Julius Caesar. Military strategist extraordinaire, a man of letters and a master politician, Julius Caesar remains a controversial figure. Coming from two ancient Roman families, Caesar felt destined for greatness and pursued the experiences necessary to climb the ranks of the Roman Republic. Captured by pirates, he scoffed at their ransom request and demanded they ask for more. His various appointments enabled him to build a base of support among Rome’s populace, while his successful military campaigns in Gaul and elsewhere endeared him to his troops.
Leading several legions, Caesar marched on Rome and fought Pompey’s troops in yet another Roman civil war. Chasing his foe around the Mediterranean, he arrived in Egypt and met Cleopatra. Returning to Rome in triumph following his victories over his enemies, Caesar reformed the calendar, declares himself dictator, and began the transformation of Rome from a Republic to an Empire. However, Rome remained bitterly divided, and Caesar’s many enemies conspired together to assassinate him in the Senate.
This book illustrates Caesar’s amazing life and his oversized ambitions. Fans of Rome and of history will enjoy reading about one of the most famous historical person.
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