Assassination Of Julius Caesar
A People's History of Ancient Rome
$32.18
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
30 August 2004
Summary
Most historians, both ancient and modern, have viewed the Late Republic of Rome through the eyes of its rich nobility. In The Assassination of Julius Caesar, Michael Parenti presents us with a story of popular resistance against entrenched power and wealth. As he carefully weighs the evidence concerning the murder of Caesar, Parenti sketches in the background to the crime with fascinating detail about wider Roman society. In these pages we find reflections on the democratic struggle waged by …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781565849426 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1565849426 |
| Author: | Michael Parenti |
| Publisher: | The New Press |
| Imprint: | The New Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 30 August 2004 |
| Weight: | 358g |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 209mm x 142mm |
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Critics Review
“Scintillating storytelling and deeply examined historical insight… . An important alternative to the usual views of Caesar and the Roman Empire.”—Publishers Weekly“A highly accessible and entertaining addition to history… . It breathes contempt for the rich of ancient Rome and their apologists hiding in classical studies departments today.”—Bookmarks“A novel approach.”—Library Journal
About The Author
Michael Parenti
Michael Parenti is the author of sixteen books including History as Mystery, The Terrorism Trap, Democracy for the Few, Against Empire, Dirty Truths, Blackshirts and Reds, and America Besieged. His work has been translated into twelve languages. He lives in Berkeley, California.
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