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Julius Caesar

Man, Soldier, and Tyrant

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Julius Caesar

By: J. F. C. Fuller
Narrated by: Frederick Davidson
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Since the Renaissance, Julius Caesar has been idolized as a superman. There is no doubt that Caesar was an extraordinary man. But as General Fuller points out, Caesar was more extraordinary for his reckless ambition, matchless daring, and ruthless tyranny than for his skills as a military commander. Caesar continually had to extricate himself from the results of mistaken judgments. His unpremeditated Gallic conquest was just one of Fuller's many examples.

In telling Caesar's history, Fuller illuminates a century of Roman history as well, bringing to life Caesar's wars, his armies, his equipment, and his methods. Brilliant in design and impressive in scope, Julius Caesar clarifies how the military, political, and economic aspects of the Roman Republic worked together to produce a man whose name has come down to us as a synonym for absolute authority.

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Tyranny is a stereotypical craft while true democracy is an intellectual art. Here we learn that Ceasar's place in history is cast in more hedious misconceptions than laudible truths.

Misconceptions & truths

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Great detail on the work of Gaius Julius Caesar. Narration is clear and understandable. Writer gives great detail while keeping the narrative flowing.

Excellent Read

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The narrator is absolutely destroying this book. I stopped because of him. Seems like it covers the history well but some people shouldn’t be a narrator

Terrible Narration

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I love history and after listening to Juilius Caeser it only confirmed my love for the past. This is a terrific read and how it is laided out before you and how it is painted upon your mind will delight you as you take on this life that was Caesers !!!

It will show to you that man was very intelligent in Caesers day, and not some knuckle dragging neanderthal. Look at what we have and use today from the Romans; roads, sewers, water systems, criminal law, military functions, justice, federal laws, government to name only a few!!

Come and join Caeser and live in his sandals for a few hours. Hail to you listener of Audible Books !!! :)

Render unto Caeser that which is Caesers

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I was really excited to listen to this book but to my dismay, I was too impressed with the book overall. Just okay.

Somewhat disappointing

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Having read Caesar's Commentaries, Plutarch's Life Of Caesar and Goldsworthy's "Caesar", I'd have to say Fuller does a better job informing his reader of Caesar. Goldsworthy is a great Historian but having a Major General like Fuller(a Student and innovator of Military Tactic) is by far a better experience. If you wanna read an incredible book on Caesar this is it.

Great Book For All!

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The narrator is somewhat "too English" for some people.

I can't really say this book is perfect in terms of historical accuracy. The man who wrote it definitely had some biases and misunderstandings about some points of Infantry and Calvary tactics. I however know these to be biases born of the time this books was written instead of a lack of research.

Much like every history book I have read, it calls Equites - Knights. A minor annoyance but still.

The vast majority of book is a worthwhile and worthy read.

Decent book

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Fuller's background as a military man enriches this biography. Most historians have a shaky grasp of military tactics and strategy and tend to gloss over or sometimes even misunderstand the import of Caesar's actions. Fuller interprets Caesar from the viewpoint of one who fully understands the military mind.

An excellent listen. Audible, please make the rest of Fuller's books available!

Top notch

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A richly detailed account of Caesar, his strategies, tactics, and learnings from history. Deeply detailed, and of course quite excellent research.

You too, my son.

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Obviously the author is very smart. Great book, a bit dense, so you might need to slow it down with the speed

Great book

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