preview

How Does Goldsworthy Tell The Story Of Julius Caesar

Satisfactory Essays
Open Document

Julius Caesar, or Caius Julius Caesar if you know his full name, was a man who has played such a large role in shaping the western world. Only a short list of people can claim such an importance. Exactly what this man did is still discussed today. It takes a special something to say something new about the Romans, and in Adrian Goldsworthy's book Caesar, Life of a Colossus shows that off. Goldsworthy's book is fair,based on facts, and is a sensible interpretation of ancient history. Goldsworthy’s biography is clearly focused on just Caesar, and less so on those around him. Goldsworthy’s accounts like to point out the truly brilliant actions of Caesar, but also his

Get Access