Caesar by Adrian Goldsworthy audiobook

Caesar: Life of a Colossus

By Adrian Goldsworthy
Read by Derek Perkins

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26.07 Hours Unabridged
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Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of Julius Caesar's life, Adrian Goldsworthy covers not only the great Roman emperor’s accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters. 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 this landmark biography, Goldsworthy examines Caesar as a military leader, as well as his other roles, and places his subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C.

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Summary

Summary

Tracing the extraordinary trajectory of Julius Caesar's life, Adrian Goldsworthy covers not only the great Roman emperor’s accomplishments as charismatic orator, conquering general, and powerful dictator but also lesser-known chapters. 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 this landmark biography, Goldsworthy examines Caesar as a military leader, as well as his other roles, and places his subject firmly within the context of Roman society in the first century B.C.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“More compellingly than most biographies, Goldsworthy’s exhaustive, lucid, elegantly written life makes its subject the embodiment of his age.” Publishers Weekly
More compellingly than most biographies, Goldsworthy's exhaustive, lucid, elegantly written life makes its subject the embodiment of his age. Publishers Weekly Starred Review
“Eternally intriguing history readers, the end of the Roman Republic receives astute analysis and dramatic narration in Goldsworthy’s life of Caesar.” Booklist

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Author Bio: Adrian Goldsworthy

Author Bio: Adrian Goldsworthy

Adrian Goldsworthy received his DPhil degree in ancient history from Oxford and has taught at Cardiff University, King's College, and the University of Notre Dame in London. He is the author of numerous books, including Phillip and Alexander, Pax Romana, How Rome Fell, and Caesar.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, CD, MP3 CD
Category: Nonfiction/Biography & Autobiography
Runtime: 26.07
Audience: Adult
Language: English