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There are few episodes in world history that can truly be labeled epochmaking but Romes shift from republic to empire was certainly one of them. Ithappened after ancient Rome was plunged into civil war and Gaius Julius Caesaremerged victorious. Military genius tyrant brilliant politician first classorator sophisticated man of letters Caesar was all of these and more. Butabove all he was the catalyst of a great upheaval that was considered Romesultimate destiny. Always I Am Caesar Eight Perspectives is a vivid portrait ofCaesars life and times. The text goes well beyond the biographical details ofhis life however and examines his career through several differentperspectives from the military conquests and political victories to hisrelationships with women and elevation to godlike status. Putting Caesar intothe context of Roman society provides us with a richer portrait of the manwhose name has become synonymous with the Roman Empire itself. Accessible toall Always I Am Caesar is a lively and engaging window into the life and timesof ancient Rome during its transition from republic to empire. «
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