02351cam a22003133u 4500 8425 UtSlPG 20260610133221.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DG Froude, James Anthony, 1818-1894 Caesar: A Sketch Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-07-01 Eric Eldred, Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Caesar, Julius Rome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8425 50407 50407