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100 1 _aFroude, James Anthony,
_d1818-1894
245 1 0 _aCaesar: A Sketch
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aEric Eldred, Robert Connal and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCaesar, Julius
653 _aRome -- History -- Republic, 265-30 B.C.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8425
999 _c50407
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