Julius Caesar

By: Philip Freeman

Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart

More than 2,000 years after his death, Julius Caesar remains one of the great figures of history. He shaped Rome for generations, and his name became a synonym for "emperor" - not only in Rome but as far away as Germany and Russia. He is best known as the general who defeated the Gauls and doubled the size of Rome's territories. But, as Philip Freeman describes in this fascinating new biography, Caesar was also a brilliant orator, an accomplished writer, a skilled politician, and much more.

Julius Caesar was a complex man, both hero and villain. He possessed great courage, ambition, honor, and vanity. Born into a noble family that had long been in decline, he advanced his career cunningly, beginning as a priest and eventually becoming Rome's leading general. He made alliances with his rivals and then discarded them when it suited him. He was a spokesman for the ordinary people of Rome, who rallied around him time and again, but he profited enormously from his conquests and lived opulently. Eventually he was murdered in one of the most famous assassinations in history.

In this splendid biography, Freeman presents Julius Caesar in all his dimensions and contradictions. This book will captivate listeners discovering Caesar and ancient Rome for the first time, as well as those who have a deep interest in the classical world.

©2008 Philip Freeman (P)2019 Tantor

Critic reviews

“[Freeman] takes the reader through every dizzying thrill and spill. The scholar will find much to admire in this book, but, better still, the newcomer to ancient Rome will turn its pages with excitement, enlightenment - and sheer narrative suspense.” (Anthony Everitt, author of Augustus and Cicero)

simply the greatest story of all time

very concise and hits all the key moments without getting bogged down. I've read all the caesar books and this is the best

His rags to riches story

The narrators style left me wanting. It wouldn’t keep from listening but his style got monotonous.

Amazing work !

What little I knew of Julius Caesar was info to motivate me to download this audio book.
The story of his rise, conquests and downfall is riveting narrative. Highly recommend this to anyone interested in history , politics and the end of the Republic of Rome.

great insight into one of history's unforgettable figures

this is a great biography of Julius Ceasar, I felt the person reading the book was a little mono tone and it caused me to lose focus on what he was saying from time to time, but I made it through. I got to say that after completing this book, the mythic figure of Julius Ceasar lost a little of its luster. still incredible story of someone who worked his way to the top, must listen to anyone who wants to know more of this historic figure

Most engaging bio of Julius Caesar!!!

You will learn more from this book than many others if for only the fact that you will be paying a lot more attention die to its thrilling style and flow. It is your destiny to listen to this book.