Julius Caesar

De: Philip Freeman

Narrado por: James Cameron Stewart

More than 2,000 years after his death, Julius Caesar remains one of the great figures of history. He shaped Rome for generations, and his name became a synonym for "emperor" - not only in Rome but as far away as Germany and Russia. He is best known as the general who defeated the Gauls and doubled the size of Rome's territories. But, as Philip Freeman describes in this fascinating new biography, Caesar was also a brilliant orator, an accomplished writer, a skilled politician, and much more.   

Julius Caesar was a complex man, both hero and villain. He possessed great courage, ambition, honor, and vanity. Born into a noble family that had long been in decline, he advanced his career cunningly, beginning as a priest and eventually becoming Rome's leading general. He made alliances with his rivals and then discarded them when it suited him. He was a spokesman for the ordinary people of Rome, who rallied around him time and again, but he profited enormously from his conquests and lived opulently. Eventually he was murdered in one of the most famous assassinations in history.   

In this splendid biography, Freeman presents Julius Caesar in all his dimensions and contradictions. This book will captivate listeners discovering Caesar and ancient Rome for the first time, as well as those who have a deep interest in the classical world.

©2008 Philip Freeman (P)2019 Tantor

Reseñas de la Crítica

“[Freeman] takes the reader through every dizzying thrill and spill. The scholar will find much to admire in this book, but, better still, the newcomer to ancient Rome will turn its pages with excitement, enlightenment - and sheer narrative suspense.” (Anthony Everitt, author of Augustus and Cicero)

Amazing work !

What little I knew of Julius Caesar was info to motivate me to download this audio book.
The story of his rise, conquests and downfall is riveting narrative. Highly recommend this to anyone interested in history , politics and the end of the Republic of Rome.

great insight into one of history's unforgettable figures

this is a great biography of Julius Ceasar, I felt the person reading the book was a little mono tone and it caused me to lose focus on what he was saying from time to time, but I made it through. I got to say that after completing this book, the mythic figure of Julius Ceasar lost a little of its luster. still incredible story of someone who worked his way to the top, must listen to anyone who wants to know more of this historic figure

Excellent!!!

Few people in history remain relevant for a reason, Caesar is one of them!!! Fascinating!!!

A great biography well read

Very straightforward well researched biography and a wonderful introduction to Caesar. This biography works well on audible. I had read the book a couple of years ago and just added the audio book. The audio book somehow made Caesar come alive for me much more than just reading it. The way Freeman put the story together makes listening to it as enjoyable as watching a movie. The narrator is good and Caesar's story incredible. Freeman is especially good in describing the battles and Caesar always audacious always larger than life is a really fun read and listen.

Great book

Great book. Incredibly informative and excellent narration. One of the best books I've ever listened to on Audible. If you're into history, especially Roman history, this is the book.