Wyke, Maria
Caesar in the USA
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520273917
- author:
- Wyke, Maria
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 306
- Dimensions:
- 23.57 x 16.05 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The figure of Julius Caesar has been a significant presence in American culture since its inception. This book explores how his image is used in modern times to address periods of crisis, such as assassination, war, and totalitarianism. Maria Wyke examines the various ways Caesar's legacy is mobilized in the United States, from educational settings to popular media like film, television, and comics. She reveals how his figure is employed to facilitate acculturation into American life, predict America's future, or generate commercial profit through entertainment. By tracing the evolution of Caesar's use in modern American culture, Wyke provides a fascinating insight into the ways in which historical figures continue to shape contemporary society.
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