The Civil War
By Julius Caesar
Translated by the Reverend F. P. Long, MA
Read by Robin Field
Unabridged
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2 Formats: Library CD
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2 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9781455112678
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ISBN: 9781455112692
| Runtime: | 7.67 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
The Civil War is Julius Caesar’s personal account of his war with Pompey the Great—the war that destroyed the five-hundred-year-old Roman Republic. Caesar the victor became Caesar the dictator. In three short books, Caesar describes how, in order to defend his honor and the freedom of both himself and the Roman people, he marched on Rome and defeated the forces of Pompey and the Senate in Italy, Spain, and Greece. Julius Caesar himself was one of the most eminent writers of the age in which he lived. His “commentaries” offer a unique opportunity to read the victor’s version of events.
Author
Author Bio: Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar (100 BC–44 BC) was a military general and leading politician in the Roman republic. His family, the Julii, claimed descent from the ancient kings of Rome and from the goddess Venus. Caesar rapidly carved out an impressive political career, forging an alliance with Pompey and Crassus in 60 BC. The Civil War is Caesar’s attempt at an explanation of the war that changed the Roman world.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 7.67 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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