By examining his military and political career, home life and relationships with women, Always I Am Caesar provides a vivid portrait of Caesar’s life and the times of ancient Rome during its transition from republic to empire.
Provides a richer portrait of Caesar’s life by viewing him from multiple perspective and relating him to broader Roman society
Explores aspects of Caesar’s career in cultural and social terms
Engaging and witty style will appeal to general readers
About the Author
W. Jeffrey Tatum is Associate Professor in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Sydney and was formerly the Olivia Nelson Dorman Professor of Classics at Florida State University. He has published extensively on topics in Latin Literature and Roman History. Several chapters in this book originated from a series of lectures Dr. Tatum delivered in 2005 when he was the De Carle Distinguished Lecturer in the Humanities at the University of Otago in New Zealand.
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Provides a richer portrait of Caesar’s life by viewing him from multiple perspective and relating him to broader Roman society
Explores aspects of Caesar’s career in cultural and social terms
Engaging and witty style will appeal to general readers
