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Did you know that Julius Caesar entered Seville with the head of one of Pompey's sons, defeated in the decisive battle of Munda? That he planted a tree, a shade plane tree, in Cordoba? That Pompey was his son-in-law even though he was older than him? Julius Caesar, the name that designates one of the greatest strategists and politicians in history, continues to captivate modern generations despite the many centuries that have passed. This book delves into the complex figure of Caesar, presenting an accessible and captivating account of his military victories, his brilliant political rise and the many facets of his personality. From an informative approach not without rigor, the author shows us the vicissitudes of Caesar's life, addressing his unusual exploits in the Gallic War, his decisive role in the decline of the Roman Republic and his capacity for seduction in both the personal and political spheres. Far from the academic and solemn treatise, this book offers a rich and nuanced vision that invites the reader to reflect on the successes and contradictions of a man who shaped the history of the West. For those who wish to know the human being behind the myth, this work presents a unique opportunity to understand why Julius Caesar remains a capital figure, whose legacy still resonates in the politics and culture of our time.
About the author
Nacido en Alicante (1965), es licenciado y doctor en Derecho, abogado del Estado en excedencia y desempeña un puesto de responsabilidad global en una firma internacional de servicios profesionales. Anteriormente ocupó distintos cargos en la Administración del Estado y en la Asociación Española de Banca. Al margen de sus publicaciones en el ámbito de la regulación financiera, su doble pasión por la historia y la literatura le han llevado a escribir distintas obras en esos campos y en formato diverso (relatos cortos, obra teatral y novela), entre las que destacan 'La pequeña librería de Stefan Zweig', editada por Berenice, que recabó una calurosa acogida, y 'A orillas del Rubicón', coescrita con José Luis Hernández Garvi. También ha publicado en Berenice 'Julio César. El arte de la política', donde sostiene que César fue el primer político moderno.
