Master of Rome - A Life of Julius Caesar

A compelling new portrait of one of the ancient worlds most famous and consequential figuresBy any measure, Julius Caesar is one of the most significant and well-known figures in ancient Roman history. Self-identified as a "popular" politician, he advocated for effective government to better the lives of the average Roman; however, he believed this government could not be based upon the existing democracy, which he regarded as corrupt and inefficient. It could only be through his personal management and the massive organization he built to overthrow the government that he could ensure the prosperity of all Romans.Through a careful analysis of the ancient sources, including Caesar''s own writings, David Potter offers us a stunning and original portrait of the general and statesman''s character and methods. He shows Caesar as a highly organized manager with an extraordinary ability to adjust to circumstances while maintaining a steady equivalent of an ancient media presence that attracte