Companion to Julius Caesar

A Companion to Julius Caesar comprises 30 essays from leading scholars examining the life and after life of this great polarizing figure. Explores Caesar from a variety of perspectives: military genius, ruthless tyrant, brilliant politician, first class orator, sophisticated man of letters, and more Utilizes Caesar s own extant writings Examines the viewpoints of Caesar s contemporaries and explores Caesar s portrayals by artists and writers through the ages