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 Julius CaesarA Chelsea House TitleSamuel Williard CromptonNarrated by John Lescault Book published by Chelsea House History records few individuals as brilliant, powerful, and ruthless as Julius Caesar. Born into the Roman aristocracy, he surpassed the reputation of his family and altered the history of Rome and the Mediterranean world. When Caesar was born in 100 B.C., Rome was a city-state with a republican form of government. When he died in 44 B.C., Rome was on its way to becoming an empire. In those short 56 years, Caesar conquered the Gauls, began the Roman conquest of Britain, and campaigned from Spain to Egypt. Learn about this master politician’s rise to power, and how he used alliances, as well as his own military skill, to become one of the ancient world’s most powerful leaders. John Lescault (narrator) has narrated more than a hundred audiobooks for The Library of Congress and major companies. He is the winner of multiple Earphones Awards (AudioFile). TABLE OF CONTENTS:Roman Youth A Political Education The Great Triumvirate Caesar in Gaul Caesar in Germany and Britain The Confederacy of Vercingetorix The Civil War Egypt and Cleopatra The Longest Year The Republic is Dead, Long Live the Empire |
