MorsteinMarx, Robert
Julius Caesar and the Roman People
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108932080
- author:
- MorsteinMarx, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 702
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.6 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- History, Ancient, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Julius Caesar and the Roman People offers a radical reinterpretation of one of history's most significant figures. Robert Morstein-Marx presents a nuanced analysis of Caesar's leadership, highlighting how his success mobilized opposition that ultimately led to civil war.
This book is based on a thorough re-examination of ancient sources, taking into account recent advances in our understanding of the Roman Republic's political system. By focusing on the choices made by key agents rather than structural causation, Morstein-Marx challenges the common perception of Caesar as an autocrat and instead reveals him to be a complex figure who stood at the turning point of Roman history.
With its emphasis on historical agency and scepticism towards determinism, this book provides a fresh perspective on one of Rome's most pivotal moments. For anyone interested in understanding the complexities of ancient Roman politics, Julius Caesar and the Roman People is an essential read.
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