Unavailable
Unavailable
Unavailable
Ebook33 pages31 minutes
A Short Introduction to Julius Caesar
By John Lord
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
()
Currently unavailable
Currently unavailable
About this ebook
The most august name in the history of the old Roman world, and perhaps of all antiquity, is that of Julius Caesar; and a new interest has of late been created in this extraordinary man by the brilliant sketch of his life and character by Mr. Froude, who has whitewashed him, as is the fashion with hero-worshippers, like Carlyle in his history of Frederick II. But it is not an easy thing to reverse the verdict of the civilized world for two thousand years, although a man of genius can say many interesting things and offer valuable suggestions.
In his Life of Caesar Mr. Froude seems to vindicate Imperialism, not merely as a great necessity in the corrupt times which succeeded the civil wars of Marius and Sulla, but as a good thing in itself. It seems to me that while there was a general tendency to Imperialism in the Roman world for one or two hundred years before Christ, the whole tendency of modern governments is against it, and has been since the second English Revolution. It still exists in Russia and Turkey, possibly in Germany and Austria; yet constitutional forms of government seem to be gradually taking its place. What a change in England, France, Italy, and Spain during the last hundred years!--what a breaking up of the old absolutism of the Bourbons! Even the imperialism of Napoleon is held in detestation by a large class of the French nation...
In his Life of Caesar Mr. Froude seems to vindicate Imperialism, not merely as a great necessity in the corrupt times which succeeded the civil wars of Marius and Sulla, but as a good thing in itself. It seems to me that while there was a general tendency to Imperialism in the Roman world for one or two hundred years before Christ, the whole tendency of modern governments is against it, and has been since the second English Revolution. It still exists in Russia and Turkey, possibly in Germany and Austria; yet constitutional forms of government seem to be gradually taking its place. What a change in England, France, Italy, and Spain during the last hundred years!--what a breaking up of the old absolutism of the Bourbons! Even the imperialism of Napoleon is held in detestation by a large class of the French nation...
Unavailable
Read more from John Lord
Beacon Lights of History All 14 volumes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Short Introduction to Ancient Philosophy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Old Pagan Civilizations Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Short History of the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Old Roman World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Old Roman World : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAncient States and Empires: For Colleges and Schools Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeacon Lights of History, Volume 01 The Old Pagan Civilizations Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Short History of Europe - From Martin Luther to the Fall of Napoleon Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEuropean History from Luther to Napoleon Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGreat Women Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeacon Lights of History, Volume 10 European Leaders Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon: For the Use of Schools and Colleges Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeacon Lights of History, Volume 12 American Leaders Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeacon Lights of History, Volume 11 American Founders Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBeacon Lights of History, Volume 03 Ancient Achievements Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to A Short Introduction to Julius Caesar
Related ebooks
The Long-Expected Jesus: How the Old Testament Reveals the Coming of the Eternal Son of God Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Brief Walk through Christian History: Discover the People, Movements, and Ideas That Transformed Our World Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Doctrine of the Last Things Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPlain Truth for Plain People: Sermons for the Christian Year from the Wesleyan Tradition Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAncient Truth: Acts: Ancient Truth, #2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWhen the Lights Go Down: Movie Review as Christian Practice Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Psalms – in Verse Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5America's Favorite Holidays Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLuminescence, Volume 2: The Sermons of C.K. and Fred Barrett Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTolerance is NOT a Virtue. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Life and Times of William Carey, Shoemaker & Missionary Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGalatians: The Wondrous Grace of God Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIt Happened In Church: Stories of Humor From The Pulpit To The Pews Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An Argument Against Abolishing Christianity In Plain and Simple English (Translated) Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Cross: History, Art, and Controversy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsClassic Spurgeon Sermons, Volume 10: 21 Sermons from 1864 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEddie's Life: Real Short Stories about How One Ordinary Southern Guy Grew up and Lived Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBiblical Geography and History Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLucan Perspective on Paul: Narrative and Theological Exposition of Paul in the Acts of the Apostles Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Peacemakers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Baptism: A Divider of Churches and a Cause of Martyrdom—Is It a Basis of Division or a Solution for Unity Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Story of "Mormonism" and The Philosophy of "Mormonism" Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Abomination of Modern Society Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJake Maddox: Running Back Dreams Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSelections From Josephus Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHazlitt on English Literature An Introduction to the Appreciation of Literature Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCome with the Wind - Nicodemus Tells His Story Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsJust as I Am: The Aftermath of Charles Finney’s Conversion Theology Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings"Mormon" Doctrine Plain and Simple; Or, Leaves from the Tree of Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsA Ribband of Blue And Other Bible Studies Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Ancient History For You
Holy Bible: From the Ancient Eastern Text Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Hero Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Sex and Erotism in Ancient Egypt Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Complete Papyrus of Ani Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Survive in Ancient Egypt Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of Living: The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Secret History of America: Classic Writings on Our Nation's Unknown Past and Inner Purpose Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5"America is the True Old World" Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Phantom Atlas: The Greatest Myths, Lies and Blunders on Maps Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Oh My Gods: A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Don't Know Much About the Bible: Everything You Need to Know About the Good Book but Never Learned Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Paul: A Biography Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Practicing Stoic: A Philosophical User's Manual Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5When God Had a Wife: The Fall and Rise of the Sacred Feminine in the Judeo-Christian Tradition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mythos Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Chalice and the Blade: Our History, Our Future---Updated With a New Epilogue Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Egyptian Book of the Dead Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5History of the Jews Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Visionary: The Mysterious Origins of Human Consciousness (The Definitive Edition of Supernatural) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sumerians: A History From Beginning to End Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Republic by Plato Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Histories Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5America Before: The Key to Earth's Lost Civilization Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Troy: The Greek Myths Reimagined Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for A Short Introduction to Julius Caesar
Rating: 0 out of 5 stars
0 ratings
0 ratings0 reviews