Caesar: The Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy (English) Paperback Book

Description: Caesar by Adrian Goldsworthy, Dr Adrian Goldsworthy Ltd The story of one of the most brilliant, flamboyant and historically important men who ever lived.Magnificent DAILY TELEGRAPH FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the very beginning, Caesars story makes dazzling reading. In his late teens he narrowly avoided execution for opposing the military dictator Sulla. He was decorated for valour in battle, captured and held to ransom by pirates, and almost bankrupted himself by staging games for the masses.As a politician, he quickly gained a reputation as a dangerously ambitious maverick. In a string of spectacular victories he conquered all of Gaul, invaded Germany, and twice landed in Britain - an achievement which in 55BC was greeted with a public euphoria comparable to that generated by the moon landing in 1969.In just thirty years he had risen from a position of virtual obscurity to become one of the richest men in the world, with the power to single-handedly overthrow the Republic. By his death he was effectively emperor of most of the known world. Notes Subtitled, The Life Of A Colossus. The story of one of the most brilliant, flamboyant historically important men who ever lived and the first major biography of Julius Caesar for decades. Adrian Goldsworthys account of this extraordinary period is a superb achievement. He writes at length and in detail, but with a light touch, never allowing the complexities to obscure the sharpness of the story line... It is a model of the way ancient biographies should be written Literary Review Author Biography Adrian Goldsworthy has a doctorate from Oxford University.His first book, The Roman Army at War was recognised by John Keegan, the general Editor of The History of Warfare, as an exceptionally impressive work, original in treatment and impressive in style.He has since written five other books, to great acclaim.Previous titles:Roman Warfare (TPB Jul 05);Caesar (HC Aug 06);In the Name of Rome;The Fall of Carthage;Roman Warfare (OP);Cannae (Fields of Battle);Punic Wars Review Goldsworthys magnificent biography places Caesar in the context of the Roman world and shows why we return to the great man. - Toby ClementsGoldsworthys magnificent biography places Caesar in the context of the Roman world and shows why we return to the great man. - Telegraph - Toby Clements Promotional The first major biography of Julius Caesar for decades One of the most famous men in all history Brilliant general, maverick politician, charismatic leader of men, and serial seducer of women - a life more spectacular than any fictional hero Goldsworthys previous books have been reprinted many times Goldsworthy is renowned as a military historian, but his coverage here of messy late Republican politics is also authoritative and clear. He gives us a colourful sense of the wider world and Roman society at this time, and above all, the commanding, unmistakeable presence of the timelessly fascinating man himself Independent on Sunday Adrian Goldsworthys account of this extraordinary period is a superb achievement. He writes at length and in detail, but with a light touch, never allowing the complexities to obscure the sharpness of the story line...It is a model of the way ancient biographies should be written Literary Review Prizes Short-listed for Marsh Biography Award 2007 Long Description From the very beginning, Caesars story makes dazzling reading. In his late teens he narrowly avoided execution for opposing the military dictator Sulla. He was decorated for valour in battle, captured and held to ransom by pirates, and almost bankrupted himself by staging games for the masses.As a politician, he quickly gained a reputation as a dangerously ambitious maverick. In a string of spectacular victories he conquered all of Gaul, invaded Germany, and twice landed in Britain - an achievement which in 55BC was greeted with a public euphoria comparable to that generated by the moon landing in 1969.In just thirty years he had risen from a position of virtual obscurity to become one of the richest men in the world, with the power to single-handedly overthrow the Republic. By his death he was effectively emperor of most of the known world. Review Quote Goldsworthys magnificent biography places Caesar in the context of the Roman world and shows why we return to the great man. - Toby ClementsGoldsworthys magnificent biography places Caesar in the context of the Roman world and shows why we return to the great man. - Telegraph - Toby Clements Promotional "Headline" The story of one of the most brilliant, flamboyant and historically important men who ever lived. Magnificent DAILY TELEGRAPH Description for Sales People The first major biography of Julius Caesar for decadesOne of the most famous men in all history Brilliant general, maverick politician, charismatic leader of men, and serial seducer of women - a life more spectacular than any fictional heroGoldsworthys previous books have been reprinted many times Details ISBN0753821583 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Year 2007 ISBN-10 0753821583 ISBN-13 9780753821589 Format Paperback Publication Date 2007-05-03 Subtitle The Life of a Colossus Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 937.05092 Media Book Pages 704 Language English Author Dr Adrian Goldsworthy Ltd Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson Illustrations 15 Maps Short Title Caesar UK Release Date 2007-05-03 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-06-30 NZ Release Date 2007-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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