"The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A People's History of Ancient Rome" by Michael Parenti (short review)
Category: Books and Stories
Amidst a sea of literature covering the Roman Empire, very few authors attempt to critically look at Julius Caesar. Most literature covering his life portrays him in an unsavory light, calling him a "dictator" and "oppressor". While it is true he was a conqueror winning resources through war and slaughter, Michael Parenti refuses to follow past paths of seeing Caesar as a unique evil. In his b... » Continue Reading