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Caesar - by Christian Meier (Paperback)

Name: Caesar - by Christian Meier (Paperback)
Brand: Basic Books
SKU: 1011328697
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For centuries, Julius Caesar has endured in our collective imagination as a favorite among historians and scholars, playwrights and poets.
About the Author: Christian Meier is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Munich.
544 Pages
Biography + Autobiography, Historical

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About the Book

What were the political and social forces that shaped and challenged Julius Caesar? And how did this larger-than-life leader truly affect the fate of the Roman republic and the course of history? Internationally renowned historian Christian Meier explores these questions in the most authoritative and accessible account of Caesar's life, career, and legacy.

Book Synopsis

For centuries, Julius Caesar has endured in our collective imagination as a favorite among historians and scholars, playwrights and poets. In legend he lives as the great conqueror "of" Rome's immense empire, a remarkable diplomat and writer, an unrivaled heartbreaker, and a man of relentless determination who met a seemingly tragic end.

About the Author

Christian Meier is Professor of Ancient History at the University of Munich. He is one of Europe's leading authorities on the Late Roman Republic and is the author of The Greek Discovery of Politics and The Political Art of Greek Tragedy.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.5 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.65 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 544

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Historical

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Paperback

Author: Christian Meier

Language: English

Street Date: January 1, 1997

TCIN: 1011328697

UPC: 9780465008957

Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-6806

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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A: The author is Christian Meier, a Professor of Ancient History at the University of Munich.
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Q: What is the total page count of the book?

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A: The book contains a total of 544 pages.
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Q: What topics does the book cover about Julius Caesar?

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A: The book explores the political and social forces that shaped Julius Caesar's life and his impact on the Roman Republic.
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A: The primary genre of the book is Biography and Autobiography, with a focus on historical context.
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