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Caesar: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Colleen McCullough (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Does a new listener stand a chance of following this? Caesar rather severely abridges the fifth title in McCullough's acclaimed "Masters of Rome" series, reducing a 600-page book to novella length while maintaining the book's cast of thousands. Michael York delivers an enthusiastic, even manic reading, but his habit of differentiating Roman characters by giving them Cockney or Scot accents is just too much. Moreover, the production lacks the book's maps, glossary, and chart of Roman government. What is left shows Julius Caesar coping with his mother's death, proposing alliances, plotting his future, conquering Gaul, and turning his attention at last to Rome itself. If you own the rest of this series and it circulates, by all means add this. Otherwise, listeners may find it bewildering.?John Hiett, Iowa City P.L.
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"Hail, Colleen McCullough! She once again gives Caesar his due...CAESAR reveals Julius Caesar and the author at the height of theirpowers...With all its Machiavellian machinations and its eye for entertaining history, McCullough latest novel merits the allegiance ofher legions of fans." -- - Columbus Dispatch

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B081D1LJYZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon (June 16, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 16, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 23396 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 925 pages
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Big Red
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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An excellent retelling of the Gallic Wars and Caesar's rise to glory. I have read it several times. Best one of this series.
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Michael Goldman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great History with fiction
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2000
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Ancient Rome really comes to life in this whole series which I heartily recommend. Start with the "First Man in Rome" and read them in sequence - you'll be dying to know what comes next. I studied Latin in HS and read about Caesar later on my own which hardly makes me a scholar, but I knew enough to see that the portrayal of Caesar as handsome, brilliant, and generally a superb person, is not out of line with what many other more scholarly people have concluded. There is a reason, after all for his name having come down in history so strongly - he was revered as a saint in Medieval times (obviously, their dates were off) and the words Kaiser and Czar were pathetic attempts to embrace his glory. The earlier books in the series for the first time clarified for me what the heck was going on in the apparently endless Italian and Roman internecine wars. Throw in some lively and sympathetic portraits of people I'd always heard of as if they were born as marble busts and you have a terrific read with a lot of history.
I can't wait for the next in the series.
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Zine B. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2021
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Knowing nothing of ancient Roman history save Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, I feel much more educated and entertained. The author's research and story telling combination makes this history enjoyable to all.
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars Awe-inspiring genius work
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2010
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There are seven books in the Masters of Rome series: First Man in Rome, 1990; Grass Crown, 1991; Fortune's Favorites, 1993; Caesar's Women, 1995; Caesar, 1999; The October Horse, 2002; Antony and Cleopatra, 2007.
My mouth fell open in awe of this book, especially after reading the earlier books. It just kept getting better. I couldn't believe a woman writer was carrying me along, a woman reader, into the suspense and fascination of the battle strategies of Julius Caesar in Gaul. Yet I read avidly, stopping to reflect on the wonder of it. McCullough is a genius. And this genius is no less than that of our greatest literary giants. I just can't say enough to give it justice.
Yes, the names can be formidable if you are not an ancient scholar as I am not. "Read through" the names - you will get used to them - and get the best reading you ever got in your life! Read the entire series. The names, the characters, are authentic due to masterful research. The delivery is due to a genius writer.
Veni, Vidi, Vici. You will know why Julius Caesar, and Rome, are historical greats.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For Ancient Roman Junkies!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2014
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I have been chipping away at the Masters of Rome Novels and even detoured to the The Decline and Fall. Then watched the series Rome on HBO 2 seasons, which dove tails quite nicely in this novel as it is the same period, which let's you put faces with characters.
I originally started this book on a paperback, but found it a tedious in the various descriptions of the tribes and battles and such, so I put it down. So I started it again on my Kindle Fire, and have found it to be quite enjoyable and for some reason moved quicker. I love these books as they take you into the minds and homes of these great heroes of Rome. With all of their intelligence and flaws, this is the greatest series ever written.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love the series
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021
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A great. Humanizes Caesar. Love the feel of the time and his adversaries in Gaul, especially Vercingetorix. Another great book in the series.
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L. Ford Ballard, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Masters of Rome Series is exception
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2013
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I finally broke down and bought the hardcover version after my paperback copy fell apart from reading and re-reading. It makes it so much easier to relate to the maps which help the story along. Great historical appendices (internet is great for looking up pictures of things like togas and what the ruins of some of the sites mentioned like Alesia). Roman history is one of my favorites and her well researched Masters of Rome bring nearly this era alive. Wish she had had the strength to tackle the life of Augustus, but I love the way she brings these characters to life.
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Ken Burtis
5.0 out of 5 stars The saga continues
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2012
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The fifth of the 6+1 volume saga of the fall of Rome, continued with a wonderful development of the character Caesar. One may wonder where fact ends and fiction begins, but Mc Cullough paints a complex and endearing character, always a step ahead of the opposition. She sets a good pace throughtout the novel, taking the time to develop what needs to be developed, then moving on, without a lot of blah,blah,blah filler. I was hooked on the series after the "First Man in Rome", and McCullough treats the history with respect, noting when and where she strays from the "established" version of events. I can recommend this to anyone interested in History.
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Tina3
5.0 out of 5 stars Rome BC - interesting
Reviewed in Canada on April 18, 2023
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Takes you back in time to Rome before the birth of Christ. Complex characters. My kind of reading! Maybe a bit too graphic for some.
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cleomicia
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro storico
Reviewed in Italy on September 30, 2023
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Lo ho amato in italiano e lo ho adorato in inglese
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Christine King
5.0 out of 5 stars What a history, what a read!
Reviewed in Australia on February 11, 2020
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Colleen McCullough manages to combine detailed information about the period in which the book is written along with page turner whatsuspense and intrigue. A wonderful read.
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Anubhav Khiwani
5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite read for anyone who wants to know why Caesar is considered the greatest army general.
Reviewed in India on January 27, 2015
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Caesar leaves the waters of Republic and starts his journey to Gaul. This book is complete in every way. Caesar fights intelligently and understands the methods to use to maneuver the enemy - THE GAULS. The gallic tribes were being broken one by one until a hero vercingortix - joined them to fight the mighty caesar - The book has a detailed map and expalanation of the most famous caesar battle - Battle of Alesia . The sheer brilliance with which Caesar wins the battle of Alesia is extremely riveting.

Read it to learn more about Caesar and his ways to maintain power. MUST READ
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Fortunata
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesante y ameno
Reviewed in Spain on May 16, 2014
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La historia de la República Romana contada de manera magistral por Colleen McCullough, la autora de El pájaro espino. Este libro es el quinto de una serie de siete llamada Masters of Rome, de unas mil páginas cada volumen que no cejaré hasta que los haya leído todos. Un verdadero regalo para leer con placer todo el verano.
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