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The 2nd half of the book, is Caesar conquering more places in Europe and becoming the ruler of Rome. He then got stabbed by a group, like Brutus and Gaius. They got into power and made their own territories. Caesar's cousin, Octavius, who was revealed to be adopted by Caesar went to war with Brutus and Gaius and reclaimed Caesar's legacy. If you like books that are historical then this book is for you.

Caesar's Legion, a book about Caesar's many great battles which mostly were his victory. Giving a focus on his 10th legion which Caesar gave extra attention (rigorous training, discipline, and better food.) to became one of his strongest armies he commands. The story starts with a battle, that shortly cuts to the start of Caesar's reign as a general. The first half talks about his battles with Parts of Europe. The view is a 3rd person observer.

A fascinating look at trading voyages via the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean and how the Roman Empire was financed by the import duty on goods (mainly spices, incense, and silks) imported from Arabia, East Africa, and India via Egypt. It's amazing just how much we know.

Roman authorities were well informed about the revenues that sustained their Empire.

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Reading while listening to music. I don't always have music playing while reading. If I do, I usually like listening to either jazz or classical music.
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Mary Beard is the greatest living scholar on Ancient Rome. This book is yet another triumph. She delves deep into the day-to-day lives of the emperor but is clear that there are great limitations on the available information. She does a great job of explaining how the assessment of each ruler is so dependent on the attitude of the successor. As well as exploring the grave limitations of our available sources.

One of a few books I got today at a book sale at a local library.

76/150 Edith Hamilton is a gifted writer, and one of my favorite Greek and Roman historians. This book is unique because she chose the writings of Roman scholars, poets, historians, playwrights and politicians to describe what it was like to live in the Roman Empire. Basically letting the Roman's themselves tell us what was so great, and often so bad, about being a citizen of empire. 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fascinating look at the Roman gladiatorial games with side glances at chariot racing and theatre. The author notices recent attempts at rehabilitating Commodus, but the core of the book is a look at the functions of the games in Roman society and a discussion of what they meant to the Romans themselves, rather than the shock, horror present-day view.