Caesar: A Life in Western CultureMaria Wyke's account of Caesar's life is interwoven with a fascinating exploration of the ways in which that life has provided inexhaustible inspiration for two thousand years. |
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Caesars Celebrity | 1 |
Audacity and Adventurism | 25 |
Courage Cruelty and Military Acumen | 41 |
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