World History Biographies: Julius Caesar: The Boy Who Conquered an Empire (National Geographic World History Biographies)

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Galford, Ellen

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9781426300653: World History Biographies: Julius Caesar: The Boy Who Conquered an Empire (National Geographic World History Biographies)

Synopsis

Born in Rome around 100 B.C., Gaius Julius Caesar grew up to lead of one of the world's greatest empires. A boy of fierce drive and ambition, he was tutored from the age of six. The teenage Gaius became head of his household at 16 and master of his own destiny. Caesar joined the military and at 22 he returned to Rome to begin his unstoppable rise to power. This National Geographic World History Biography leads readers through the intriguing world of Ancient Rome, with a time line, graphic illustrations of historical events, and maps of Rome and its far reaching empire.

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About the Author

Ellen Galford has written and edited illustrated books for adults and younger readers on a wide variety of subjects, including archaeology, ancient and medieval social history, costume, genealogy, folklore and mythology, and the history of the Olympic Games. A former college lecturer, newspaper journalist, and broadcaster, she is also the author of several novels and has written fiction and nonfiction pieces for many anthologies.

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ISBN 10:  1426300646 ISBN 13:  9781426300646
Publisher: National Geographic Children'..., 2007
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