A Companion to Julius Caesar comprises 30 essays from leading scholars examining the life and after life of this great polarizing figure.
Explores Caesar from a variety of perspectives: military genius, ruthless tyrant, brilliant politician, first class orator, sophisticated man of letters, and more
Utilizes Caesar’s own extant writings
Examines the viewpoints of Caesar’s contemporaries and explores Caesar’s portrayals by artists and writers through the ages
About the Author
Miriam Griffin is Emeritus Fellow of Classics at Oxford University. She is the author of numerous books and articles on Roman history and philosophy, including Nero (1987), Seneca: A Philosopher in Politics (1992), and Philosophia togata I & II (with Jonathan Barnes, 1991 & 1997). She was until recently editor of the Classical Quarterly.
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Comprises 30 essays from leading scholars examining the life and after life of this great polarizing figure
Explores Caesar from a variety of perspectives: military genius, ruthless tyrant, brilliant politician, first class orator, sophisticated man of letters, and more
Utilizes Caesar’s own extant writings
Examines the viewpoints of Caesar’s contemporaries and explores Caesar’s portrayals by artists and writers through the ages.
