Julius Caesar S Disease

Author : Francesco M. Galassi,Hutan Ashrafian
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473870802

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Julius Caesar's Disease by Francesco M. Galassi,Hutan Ashrafian Pdf

DIVIn this groundbreaking study, two medical historians present a provocative new diagnosis of the ailment that famously afflicted Julius Caesar. It is generally accepted as a historical fact that Julius Caesar suffered from epilepsy, an illness which in classical times was sometimes associated with divinely bestowed genius. The ancient sources describe several episodes when, sometimes at critical junctures, one of the most accomplished military commanders in history was incapacitated by a condition referred to as morbus comitialis. But does the evidence of his illness really suggest a diagnosis of epilepsy? And if it was not epilepsy that afflicted Caesar, what was it? These are the questions that doctors Francesco M. Galassi and Hutan Ashrafian seek to answer by applying modern medical knowledge to the symptoms and circumstances described by primary source documents—including statements made by Caesar himself. The result is a fascinating piece of historical-pathological detective work that challenges received wisdom about one of the most famous men of all time.“/DIV>

Author : Francesco Maria Galassi,Hutan Ashrafian
Publisher : Pen & Sword History
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY
ISBN : 1473870798

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Julius Caesar's Disease by Francesco Maria Galassi,Hutan Ashrafian Pdf

It is generally accepted as a historical fact that Julius Caesar suffered from epilepsy, an illness which in classical times was sometimes associated with divinely bestowed genius. The ancient sources describe several episodes when, sometimes at critical junctures, one of the most famous military commanders in history was incapacitated by his illness referred to as morbus comitialis. But does the evidence really fit with the diagnosis of epilepsy? And if it was not epilepsy that afflicted Caesar, then what was it? These are the questions that doctors Galassi and Ashrafian seek to answer by applying modern medical knowledge to the symptoms and circumstances described by contemporary historians and commentators of Caesar's life (which include the great man himself). The result is a fascinating piece of historical-pathological detective work that challenges received wisdom about one of the most famous men of all time.

Author : Michael Grant
Publisher : Barnes & Noble Publishing
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Emperors
ISBN : 0760741360

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Sick Caesars by Michael Grant Pdf

"Discover the fascinating history of the Roman emperors who were afflicted with physical and psychological ailments -- and the likely impact that these illnesses had upon their reigns. Included: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Domitian, Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius, Commodus, Caracalla, Diocletian, Constantine."--Amazon.com.

Author : Seymour Van Santvoord
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1902
Category : Emperors
ISBN : NYPL:33433081561510

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The House of Caesar and the Imperial Disease by Seymour Van Santvoord Pdf

Author : C Suetonius Tranquillus,Suetonius
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781425013950

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Lives of the Caesars Caius Caligula Easy by C Suetonius Tranquillus,Suetonius Pdf

A gem of the biographical genre, this captivating book contains the life accounts of twelve Roman emperors, including Julius Caesar. Suetonius not only presents the emperors as formidable rulers but also throws light on their personal lives. His talent as a biographer is at its zenith as he takes us back in time with his eloquent narrative and vibrant descriptions. Magnificent!

Author : Van Santvoord
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1330515080

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The House of Caesar and the Imperial Disease (Classic Reprint) by Van Santvoord Pdf

Excerpt from The House of Caesar and the Imperial Disease Homo sum; humani nil a me alienum puto. Terence. I am human; nothing that is human can I regard as alien to me. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Jacob Abbott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798575794202

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History of Julius Caesar by Jacob Abbott Pdf

Book Excerpt: ...n his new position, and was completely master of Rome, and the city had begun to recover a little from the shock and consternation produced by his executions, he fell sick. He was attacked with an acute disease of great violence. The attack was perhaps produced, and was certainly aggravated by, the great mental excitements through which he had passed during his exile, and in the entire change of fortune which had attended his return. From being a wretched fugitive, hiding for his life among gloomy and desolate ruins, he found himself suddenly transferred to the mastery of the world. His mind was excited, too, in respect to Sylla, whom he had not yet reached or subdued, but who was still prosecuting his war against Mithridates. Marius had had him pronounced by the Senate an enemy to his country, and was meditating plans to reach him in his distant province, considering his triumph incomplete as long as his great rival was at liberty and alive. The sickness cut short these plans, but it only inflamed to double....

Author : Ernest George Hardy
Publisher : The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Roman law
ISBN : 9781584777533

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Some Problems in Roman History by Ernest George Hardy Pdf

Based on a careful reading of original sources, this is a collection of essays dealing with legal and political issues during the reign of Julius Caesar (and the period just before). Contents: "Some Notable Iudicia Populi on Capital Charges," "The Transpadane Question and the Alien Act of 65 or 64," "The Agrarian Proposal of Rullus in 63," "The Political and Legal Aspects of the Trial of Rabirius," "Caesar's Colony at Novum Comun in 59 B.C.," "Caesar's Legal Position in Gaul from 52 to 49 B.C.," "The Table of Veleia of Lex Rubria," "The Table of Haraclea and the Lex Iulia Municipalis," "On the Lex Iulia Municipalis" and "Cicero's Argument in Pro Balbo." The Principal of Jesus College, Oxford, and notable scholar, Hardy [1882-1925] produced several important works including Christianity and Roman Government, and the critical editions Six Roman Laws and Roman Laws and Charters.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Allied Publishers
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8177644203

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Shakespeare S Julius Caesar (for Icse) Simplified By Lena D Souza by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-05
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780544179158

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CliffsComplete Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Pdf

In the CliffsComplete guides, the novel's complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature. CliffsComplete Julius Caesar offers insight and information into a work that's rich both dramatically and thematically. Every generation since Shakespeare's time has been able to identify with some political aspect of the play. Discover what happens to Rome's highly ambitious leader and to those who conspire to remove him from the ranks — and save valuable studying time — all at once. Enhance your reading of Julius Caesar with these additional features: A summary and insightful commentary for each chapter Bibliography and historical background on the author, William Shakespeare A look at Early Modern England intellectual, religious, political, and social context Coverage of Shakespeare's source and the play's performance history A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Review questions, a quiz, discussion guide, and activity ideas A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Web sites Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides!

Author : A.J.Kingston
Publisher : A.J.Kingston
Page : 867 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 101-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781839382963

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Caesars Of Rome: A Dynasty Of Rulers by A.J.Kingston Pdf

Are you ready to dive into the intriguing world of ancient Rome and witness the rise and fall of its most powerful and notorious rulers? Then look no further than the "Caesars of Rome: A Dynasty of Rulers" book bundle! This meticulously curated collection features twelve riveting biographies of the most iconic Caesars in history, including Julius Caesar, Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero, Galba, Otho, Marcus Aurelius, Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. Experience the thrilling saga of Rome's greatest emperors and the scandals, battles, and betrayals that shaped their reigns. Follow Julius Caesar on his daring conquests, see Augustus transform Rome from a republic to an empire, and witness the madness of Caligula and Nero. Discover the stoicism of Marcus Aurelius, the military genius of Titus, and the tyranny of Domitian. This bundle is perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone looking to explore the fascinating world of ancient Rome. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own twelve must-read biographies of Rome's most legendary Caesars. Order your copy of "Caesars of Rome: A Dynasty of Rulers" today and immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Roman Empire!

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Castrovilli Giuseppe
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Robert Sallares
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199248506

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Malaria and Rome by Robert Sallares Pdf

Malaria and Rome is the first comprehensive study of malaria in ancient Italy since the research of the distinguished Italian malariologist Angelo Celli in the early twentieth century. It demonstrates the importance of disease patterns and history in understanding the demography of ancient populations. Robert Sallares argues that malaria became increasingly prevalent in Roman times in central Italy as a result of ecological change and alterations to the physical landscapesuch as deforestation. Making full use of contemporary sources and comparative material from other periods, he shows that malaria had a significant effect on mortality rates in certain regions of Roman Italy.Robert Sallares incorporates all the important advances made in many relevant fields since Celli's time. These include recent geomorphological research on the evolution of the coastal environments of Italy that were notorious for malaria in the past, biomolecular research on the evolution of malaria, ancient DNA as a new source of evidence for malaria in antiquity, the differentiation of mosquito species that permits understanding of the phenomenon of anophelism without malaria (where theclimate is optimal for malaria and Anopheles mosquitoes are present, but there is no malaria), and recent medical research on the interactions between malaria and other diseases.The argument develops with a careful interplay between the modern microbiology of the disease and the Greek and Latin literary texts. Both contemporary sources and comparative material from other periods are used to interpret the ancient sources. In addition to the medical and demographic effects on the Roman population, Malaria and Rome considers the social and economic effects of malaria, for example on settlement patterns and on agricultural systems. Robert Sallares also examinesthe varied human responses to and interpretations of malaria in antiquity, ranging from the attempts at rational understanding made by the Hippocratic authors and Galen to the demons described in the magical papyri.

Author : Hippocrates
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465528049

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On the Sacred Disease by Hippocrates Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Classic Books Company
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780742652989

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The Tragedie of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare Pdf

The First Folio of 1623 was prepared for print by two members of Shakespeare's acting troupe -- John Hemings and Henry Condell -- which included comic actor Will Kemp and the great tragedian Richard Burbage. In a fascinating and detailed introduction, Freeman points out that because Shakespeare and his colleagues wrote from a rhetorical tradition -- a society where the emphasis was on the spoken word -- he wrote with an eye to how he wanted his plays performed, giving as much direction as possible to his actors. Freeman looks at what is known of the printing of that First Folio and analyzes the variations between the First Folio, later Folios, Quarto editions (where available) and modern editions of the plays. He examines the "corrections" made by editors over the centuries that have shaped the way we perceive Shakespeare today -- from the regularization of verse, to the changes from prose to verse (and vice versa) and the standardization of character prefixes.