Julius Caesar: Tales of Heroes, Myths & Legends

A stunning addition to the Collector's Editions, introducing the epic story of Julius Caesar. The epic story of Julius Caesar, now part of a gorgeous hardback collectable series introducing the heroes, leaders, cultures, myths and philosophies of the world. Born in 100 BCE, Caesar eventually became one of the most influential leaders in history. After a bloody civil war, where famously he crossed the Rubicon with his army, he defeated Pompey and the Republicans and was appointed as dictator of Rome, preparing the path for the Imperial might of the Roman Empire. He died at the hands of Cassius and Brutus on the Ides of March in 44 BC and centuries later his life was immortalized by Shakespeare. Deluxe edition, foiled and embossed, with gilded edges