The Complete Works of Julius Caesar

"The Complete Works of Julius Caesar" offers a comprehensive insight into the life and writings of one of ancient Rome's most influential figures. This anthology, skillfully compiled, spans various genres, including historical commentaries, lost works, and biographies, providing readers with a multifaceted understanding of Caesar's legacy. Gaius Julius Caesar, known for his military prowess and political acumen, emerges not only as a conqueror but also as a prolific author and historian. The anthology begins with Caesar's War Commentaries, offering firsthand accounts of his military campaigns, notably the Gallic War and the Civil War. The collection further delves into Caesar's Lost Works, presenting English translations and Latin texts of fragments and speeches attributed to him. These include fragments of poetry, eulogies, and orations, shedding light on Caesar's literary talents and rhetorical skills. Despite being incomplete, these fragments provide valuable insights into Caesar's thought process and rhetorical style. Additionally, the anthology includes biographies of Caesar penned by notable ancient historians such as Suetonius and Plutarch, offering posthumous reflections on Caesar's life, character, and impact on Roman history. This collection includes: Major Works: The Gallic War The Civil War The Alexandrian War The African War The Spanish War Other Works: Fragment of Eulogy for Aunt Julia Fragments of Poetry Latin Texts: Commentarii de Bello Gallico Commentarii de Bello Civili De Bello Alexandrino De Bello Africo De Bello Hispaniensi Carminum fragmenta Anticatonum De analogia Orationum fragmenta Epistulae fragmenta Biographies: Julius Caesar (Suetonius) The Life of Caesar (Plutarch) History of Rome in the Time of Caesar

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Tłumaczenie: John Dryden, W. S. Bohn, J. C. Rolfe, Arthur Hugh Clough, William Alexander McDevitte

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eBook: 13 lipca 2024