More than two thousand years after his death, Julius Caesar remains one of the great figures of history. He shaped Rome for generations, and his name became a synonym for "emperor"--not only in Rome but as far away as Germany and Russia. In this book, the author shows how Caesar dominated a newly powerful Rome and shaped its destiny. The book will captivate readers discovering Caesar and ancient Rome for the first time as well as those who have a deep interest in the classical world.