History of Julius Caesar - Couverture souple

Abbott, Jacob

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1444450263 ISBN 13 : 9781444450262

Editeur : ValdeBooks, 2024

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"History of Julius Caesar" is a biographical work written by Jacob Abbott that delves into the life and accomplishments of the renowned Roman general and statesman, Julius Caesar. The book provides an in-depth account of Caesar's rise to power, his military campaigns, and his impact on the Roman Republic. Abbott's narrative begins with Caesar's early life and upbringing, exploring his education, family background, and early political career. It then follows his journey as he gains prominence and military success, including his conquest of Gaul and his rivalry with Pompey the Great. The book delves into the political intrigue and power struggles of ancient Rome, highlighting Caesar's role in transforming the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Throughout the narrative, Abbott portrays Caesar as a charismatic leader and astute politician, showcasing his military genius and strategic acumen. The author also examines Caesar's relationships with key historical figures such as Cleopatra and Mark Antony, shedding light on the complexities of his personal life and alliances.

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Pr�sentation de l'�diteur

The name of Julius Caesar reverberates through history, not only as the most famous Roman ever, but as a symbol of imperial might, even reaching down through the centuries to give his name to the “Kaisers” and “Tsars” of Germany and Russia. This retelling of the story of Caesar, as recounted by master storyteller Jacob Abbott, starts with his childhood and then sketches the background to the beginning of the Roman leader’s civil and military career in the service of Rome. From the time of his appointment to Consul (60 BC), through to the dramatic military victories in Gaul (51 BC), Caesar quickly progressed to one of the most popular political figures in Rome. These military victories and his subsequent growth in stature were correctly perceived as a direct threat to the political order back home, and Caesar was ordered by the Senate to lay down his military command and return to Rome. Famously, Caesar refused, and with his legions, crossed the Rubicon River—which marked Roman territory—in 49 BC, hereby formally declaring his intention to seize power in Rome. Civil war resulted, and after a period of strife which saw his erstwhile ally but now archenemy Pompey dead, Caesar emerged as the unrivaled leader of Rome. His adventures in Egypt—and his relationship with the famous Queen Cleopatra, combined with his increasingly authoritarian style of government caused further dissent in Rome, and he was assassinated by a group of senators led by Brutus on the Ides of March (15 March) 44 BC. His death did not result in the restoration of the Republic, as his assassins had hoped, but rather in the formalization of the Imperial system when his adopted heir Octavian, later known as Augustus, rose to sole power in his wake. Another masterpiece from Jacob Abbott which tells one of history’s greatest stories in an easy-to-read and nonstop-action manner. Contents Chapter I: Marius and Sylla Chapter II: C�sar’s Early Years Chapter III: Advancement to the Consulship Chapter IV: The Conquest of Gaul Chapter V: Pompey Chapter VI: Crossing the Rubicon Chapter VII: The Battle of Pharsalia Chapter VIII: Flight and Death of Pompey Chapter IX: C�sar in Egypt Chapter X: C�sar Imperator Chapter XI: The Conspiracy Chapter XII: The Assassination

Pr�sentation de l'�diteur

It is the object of this series of histories to present a clear, distinct, and connected narrative of the lives of those great personages who have in various ages of the world made themselves celebrated as leaders among mankind, and, by the part they have taken in the public affairs of great nations, have exerted the widest influence on the history of the human race. The end which the author has had in view is twofold: first, to communicate such information in respect to the subjects of his narratives as is important for the general reader to possess; and, secondly, to draw such moral lessons from the events described and the characters delineated as they may legitimately teach to the people of the present age.

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