Julius Caesar by Peter David & illustrated by W. T. Mars

Grade: 7 - 12

Summary: Julius Caesar was born in Rome in 100 B. C. --destined to become the empire's greatest general and most brilliant statesman. He served Rome as High Priest, praetor, and counsel, coordinating laws, reforming the calendar, and distributing land to the poor. As a military leader he successfully conducted aggressive campaigns in Gaul, Germany, England, and Spain, bringing glory and spoils to Rome. He was daring in his battle concepts and his legions used new and starlting tactics and armaments.

Caesar the man is also vividly portrayed in this account of his life and work. He was a bold leader who inspired pride and loyalty in his soldiers. He possessed the wisdom to know when to make a generous peace with an enemy.  As a political leader he knew that Rome could not remain unified through arms alone, but needed a just and lawful government, and to this end he worked with speed and tireless energy. He had unsurpassed confidence in his decisions and seeminlgy was unfettered by fear. When he finally was destroyed by his enemeies, his death threw Rome into a bloody period of upheaval that lasted twelve years.

Here is a fascinating biography that gives a lively picture of the multi-faceted Caesar---the general, the statesman, and the man.

Perfect supplement to Beautiful Feet's Ancient History or Veritas Press.

 
Book Details
Format: Hardcover
Condition : very good
Publisher: Crowell- Collier
Extra Details: first edition; first printing