The Life of Caesar: Illustrated

by Plutarch, A. H. Clough (translator)

Explore the life and legacy of Julius Caesar, one of history's most influential leaders, through the words of Plutarch, one of antiquity's greatest biographers. ‘The Life of Caesar’ offers an in-depth analysis of Caesar's political and military achievements, from his modest beginnings to his rise to supreme power in Rome. This fascinating account reveals not only the brilliant strategist, but also the man behind the historical figure, with his ambitions, dilemmas and personal tragedies.

In this timeless work, Plutarch explores Caesar's complex personality, revealing his virtues and flaws, and the challenges he faced as he tried to transform the Roman Republic into an empire. More than a biography, this book is a reflection on leadership, power and the consequences of choices that mould the destiny of nations. Essential reading for history students, biography enthusiasts and anyone looking for lessons on ambition and greatness.

95 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 6, 2025

About the author

Plutarch (later named, upon becoming a Roman citizen, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus; AD 46–AD 120) was a Greek historian, biographer, and essayist, known primarily for his Parallel Lives and Moralia. He is classified as a Middle Platonist. Plutarch's surviving works were written in Greek, but intended for both Greek and Roman readers.