Julius Caesar: The background, strategies, tactics and battlefield experiences of the greatest commanders of history
One of the greatest military commanders in history, Julius Caesar's most famous victory - the conquest of Gaul - was to him little more than a stepping stone to power. An audacious and decisive general, his victories over the Gauls allowed him to challenge for the political leadership of Rome. Leading a single legion across the Rubicon in 49 BC, Caesar launched a civil war which would end the Roman Republic and usher in the Roman Empire, with Caesar at its helm.
William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (Bloom's Modern Critical Interpretations)
"Julius Caesar" is one of Shakespeare's most majestic works. Set in the tumultuous days of ancient Rome, the play is renowned for its memorable characters and political intrigue, which have been captivating audiences and readers since it was first presented more than 400 years ago. This new edition of critical essays examining the Bard's "Julius Caesar" features an introductory essay by esteemed scholar Harold Bloom, notes on the contributing writers, a bibliography, a chronology, and an index for quick reference.
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Now you can appreciate Julius Caesar in plain English. Political intrigue. Ambition. Envy. Conspiracy. Hypocrisy. Betrayal. Assassination. Pride. Suicide. The Ides of March. The tides of war. Julius Caesar makes today's political scene seem boring! If the original text seems Greek (or geek) to you, now you can read and enjoy it in a modern translation that's easy to understand.
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Dramatizing the political battles in Rome during the height of the Pax Romanum, Shakespeare pits Caesar against an untold number of conspirators and lets the daggers fly. Antony comes in at the end to clean up the mess and carry on the rule of the Caesars.
Teachers can use this collection of eight mini-books to introduce students to Shakespeare's timeless tales. The comic-book format makes the plays easy to read and is sure to engage students. Narratives are written in modern-day English, while the characters' dialogues are kept in Shakespeare's verse. Plays include Hamlet, Julius Caesar, King Lear, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, and The Tempest.
