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Title: Caesar: A Sketch

Note: Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Eric Eldred, Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Caesar: A Sketch" by James Anthony Froude is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the life and historical significance of Julius Caesar, exploring the transition of the Roman Republic into a military empire and the complex political climate of the era. Froude's analysis delves into the societal structures, key figures, and significant events that shaped Rome during Caesar's time, providing insights into both Caesar's character and the broader implications of his leadership. The opening of "Caesar: A Sketch" presents a thorough prelude to the study of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic, establishing key themes of political power and moral decay within Roman society. Froude discusses the limited historical resources available for a complete portrait of Caesar, emphasizing the reliance on ancient accounts by figures like Suetonius and Cicero. The text describes how the early Romans had a unique capability for self-governance, contrasting with the later corruption and decline of civic virtue, which ultimately paved the way for Caesar's rise to power. Through an analysis of the institutions and character of the era, Froude underscores the inevitable trends leading to the transformation of Rome from a republic into an autocratic rule, setting the stage for Caesar's historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Froude, James Anthony, 1818-1894

EBook No.: 8425

Published: Jul 1, 2005

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Caesar, Julius

Subject: Rome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C.

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:8425:2 2005-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Froude, James Anthony en 1
2024-11-05T14:57:06Z Caesar: A Sketch

This edition has images.

Title: Caesar: A Sketch

Note: Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Eric Eldred, Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "Caesar: A Sketch" by James Anthony Froude is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the life and historical significance of Julius Caesar, exploring the transition of the Roman Republic into a military empire and the complex political climate of the era. Froude's analysis delves into the societal structures, key figures, and significant events that shaped Rome during Caesar's time, providing insights into both Caesar's character and the broader implications of his leadership. The opening of "Caesar: A Sketch" presents a thorough prelude to the study of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic, establishing key themes of political power and moral decay within Roman society. Froude discusses the limited historical resources available for a complete portrait of Caesar, emphasizing the reliance on ancient accounts by figures like Suetonius and Cicero. The text describes how the early Romans had a unique capability for self-governance, contrasting with the later corruption and decline of civic virtue, which ultimately paved the way for Caesar's rise to power. Through an analysis of the institutions and character of the era, Froude underscores the inevitable trends leading to the transformation of Rome from a republic into an autocratic rule, setting the stage for Caesar's historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Froude, James Anthony, 1818-1894

EBook No.: 8425

Published: Jul 1, 2005

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Caesar, Julius

Subject: Rome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C.

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:8425:3 2005-07-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Froude, James Anthony en 1