Life of Caesar by Plutarch

Historical source

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Description

Together with Suetonius's The Twelve Caesars, and Caesar's own works de Bello Gallico and de Bello Civili, the Life of Caesar is the main account of Julius Caesar's feats by ancient historians. Plutarch starts by telling of the audacity of Caesar and his refusal to dismiss Cinna's daughter, Cornelia. Other important parts are those containing his military deeds, accounts of battles and Caesar's capacity of inspiring the soldiers.

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Historical source

Author

Plutarch

Source category

Primary source

Web URL

http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Plutarch/Lives/Caesar*.html http://classics.mit.edu/Plutarch/caesar.html

Referenced by

Veni, vidi, vici

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