Julius Caesar in western culture

This book explores the significance of Julius Caesar to different periods, societies and people from the 50s BC through to the twenty-first century.This interdisciplinary volume explores the significance of Julius Caesar to different periods, societies and people.Ranges over the fields of religious,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Wyke, Maria, 1957- (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Malden, Mass. : Blackwell Pub 2006
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Acceso en línea:Sumario
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Sumario:This book explores the significance of Julius Caesar to different periods, societies and people from the 50s BC through to the twenty-first century.This interdisciplinary volume explores the significance of Julius Caesar to different periods, societies and people.Ranges over the fields of religious, military, and political history, archaeology, architecture and urban planning, the visual arts, and literary, film, theatre and cultural studies.Examines representations of Caesar in Italy, France, Germany, Britain, and the United States in particular.Objects of analysis range from Caesar̕s own commentaries on the Gallic wars, through Shakespeare̕s Julius Caesar, and images of Caesar in Italian fascist popular culture, to contemporary cinema and current debates about American empire.Edited by a leading expert on the reception of ancient Rome.Includes original contributions by international experts on Caesar and his reception.
Descripción Física:xvii, 365 p. : il. ; 24 cm
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 324-351) and index
ISBN:9781405125987
9781405125994