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Great Lives: Episode 8: Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

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Episode 8: Julius Caesar

BBC Radio 4 - Great Lives, Julius Caesar

Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe nominates ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar.

4 Extra Debut. Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe chooses the politician, general and writer, Julius Caesar. With Matthew Parris. From May 2007.

Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.

8/9. Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe nominates Julius Caesar. 

A brilliant orator and military tactician, Caesar was undoubtedly talented, yet he failed to find political solutions to the problems of the late Roman Republic.

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