Monthly Archives: November 2006

Caesar in Review III

Posted on November 7, 2006 by detemad

Disappointment After reading T.A. Dodge’s “Hannibal,” and P. Green’s “Alexander of Macedon,” this book struck me by its poor organization, needless wordiness, and author’s persistent use of guesswork. ………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………… The book’s poor organization is displayed in several ways. First, … Continue reading →

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Caesar in Review II

Posted on November 7, 2006 by detemad

laborious He rambles laboriously to the point of being boring. He seems to get the reader lost amid too many details and the point of discussion is not clearly presented.

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Caesar in Review

Posted on November 7, 2006 by detemad

Product Details ISBN: 046500895XISBN-13: 9780465008957 Format: Paperback, 498pp Publisher: Perseus Publishing Sales Rank: 126,217 From the Publisher For centuries, Julius Caesar has endured in our collective imagination as a favorite among historians and scholars, playwrights and poets. In legend he … Continue reading →

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Ceasar’s Intricate Life

Posted on November 5, 2006 by detemad

The two reviews are valid when taking this book at face value; that is a biography. But this book is not, instead it is written to those who already understand the fundamentals or “timeline” of Caesar. For example he gives … Continue reading →

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