Gaius Julius Cäsar

There is much to report about the 56 years of life of the Roman statesman Gaius Julius Caesar. He himself documented it in his books on the Gallic War, as did many of his contemporaries and later historians from all centuries. This has resulted in the image of a strong-willed and disciplined leader with brilliant strategic skill and a keen sense for people.

In his new book, Albert Stähli paints a comprehensive picture of Caesar as a clever strategist and politician. He highlights Caesar's extraordinary abilities and successes, to which the city of Rome owes its renewal—and from which we can still learn today. Using current research findings, Stähli impressively demonstrates the significance Caesar still holds for us today in both political and cultural terms.