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Julius Caesar: Master of Surprise
This engaging read presents a student-friendly overview of the life and accomplishments of Julius Caesar with special emphasis on his family background and early life. The biography is based not only on the traditional sources-Suetonius and Plutarch-but also on the private correspondence and observation of Caesar's contemporaries-both his friends and his enemies. Based on these sources, the book demonstrates that Caesar was a very determined individual who developed and largely managed to execute a series of original responses to the unique situations of his times. Julius Master of Surprise is a must-have title for all high school Latin programs.
112 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2013
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May 19, 2024
This short little history was a beautifully written and entertaining survey of Caesar's life (not to mention great prep for the AP test :)) I thoroughly enjoyed Rose William's style (she brought her characters so vividly to life without sacrificing historical accuracy) and would love to read more of her works!
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