A brief biography of Roman soldier and leader, Julius Caesar, that also describes the city and rural life, language, social classes, and culture of ancient Rome.
In this book, Caesar's life and impressive accomplishments are related within the historical context of the Roman Republic, transforming into an empire.
"Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII's life reads like a thrilling novel. Her struggle to retain her throne led her to join forces with Roman ruler Julius Caesar and later Mark Anthony. The power struggles within Rome came to a head at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The victory of Octavian meant the tragic downfalls of both Cleopatra and Mark Anthony and the expansion of Roman influence. This in-depth look at two empires in turmoil is enhanced by beautiful illustrations and insightful quotation boxes"--Amazon.com.
Offers an introduction to the life of Julius Caesar, providing information on his place in world history, evil deeds, military conquests, and other related topics.
Presents the history of Hannibal, a famous Carthaginian military commander who invaded Italy by crossing the Alps with war elephants, and won many battles against Rome over a decade before being defeated in the Battle of Zama at Carthage.
