Wyke, Maria

Julius Caesar in Western Culture

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ISBN 13:: 9781405125994
author:: Wyke, Maria
format:: Paperback
publisher:: WB
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 384
Dimensions:: 167 mm X 233 mm
Genre:: European history: BCE to c 500 CE
Condition:: New
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Julius Caesar in Western Culture explores how this ancient Roman leader has been perceived and represented across different periods and societies from 50 BC to the present day.

This interdisciplinary volume examines representations of Caesar in various fields, including history, archaeology, art, literature, film, theatre, and cultural studies. It looks at how Caesar's image has been used in Italy, France, Germany, Britain, and the United States, from ancient commentaries to contemporary cinema.

Edited by a leading expert on the reception of ancient Rome, this book features original contributions from international experts on Caesar and his impact on Western culture.

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