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‘Meier’s is a compulsively readable, scholarly, imaginative, and almost poetic account.’ Sunday Telegraph
‘A subtle and complex inquiry into the nature of politics and power in the late Republic… Meier builds up a convincing portrait of a man with a restless need for achievement but no master plan… His Caesar goes well beyond the confines of biography to present a radical analysis of a political system in decline, and the opportunities it afforded one of the most brilliant and unscrupulous individuals of all time.’ Independent on Sunday
‘A book of great historical importance and literary glory.’ Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung
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James Boswell called him ‘the greatest man of any age’. Christian Meier’s biography is the definitive modern account of Caesar’s life and career, and places him within the wider context of the crisis of the Roman republic. It is a compelling work of historical scholarship.
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ON I JANUARY 49 BC the consuls began to do everything in their power to remove Caesar from his governorship. Read the first page
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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This is written by a German Classics professor and though it's pitched as a book for the general reader, I suspect it assumes a lot of knowledge that a Mr/Ms Average just doesn't have. Having said that, it is erudite without being overwhelming and is very well translated. It covers Caesar's life, military and political career, and puts it all into the context of the social/political crisis of the Republic. Both a weakness and a strength is the lack of critical bibliography and footnotes - yes, they can be off-putting to the general reader, but they also help 'site' a book within current scholarship.
Meier's interpretation of Caesar's thoughts, assumptions and motives gives this a daring depth that you just don't get in most history/academic books and while he never pretends it's more than his own subjective opinion, it still rings true.
Read this for a fascinating interpretation of a fascinating man who really did stride the ancient world like a colossus, but do remember it's Meier's version, not necessarily the 'truth'.
Meier's interpretation of Caesar's thoughts, assumptions and motives gives this a daring depth that you just don't get in most history/academic books and while he never pretends it's more than his own subjective opinion, it still rings true.
Read this for a fascinating interpretation of a fascinating man who really did stride the ancient world like a colossus, but do remember it's Meier's version, not necessarily the 'truth'.
86 of 90 people found the following review helpful
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The book focuses equally on both the political and war aspects of Cæsar's entire life and achievements. It gives a clear account of everything, without lingering, and thus may be a little lacking in depth (but not much), but still an excellent read. Meier also provides vivid insights of Cæasar's opponents and supporters, which gives a background for understanding such men as Pompey, Cato, Cicero, Marc Anthony and Sulla. Furthermore, he refers to Cæsar's own work, and points out which parts of it he believes to be true, or pure propaganda, which is useful and interesting. Personally, I would have liked a more thorough account of the major battles, but that doesn't mean they aren't accounted for. I would recomment the book for anyone who wants to know more about this awesome character which is still so fascinating after 2000 years.
16 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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I can't believe that the other reviews are referring to the same book. I gave up in the end. Pretentious, overly elaborate, and practically unreadable. Try and have a look at it before you buy. However, if you like every third sentence to be a question, this could be for you.
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I must be thick...
Actually I am not thick and have a considerable historical knowledge, but I found this book quite inpenetrable. Read more
Published on 13 Aug 2007 by G. B. Lawrence
Great doesn't mean good
Well, so much has been said about Julius Caesar. This book gives an insight into the incredible pride of a man who's ego was so big that he really seemed to believe that he... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2005 by Dr. D. Crowther
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A wonderful book, very comprehensive biography of this popular man.
Just perfect.
Just perfect.
Published on 1 Dec 2003 by MC
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