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In this volume I have tried to meet the wishes of the publishers, by explaining to those who are comparatively unfamiliar with classical antiquity the place which Caesar occupies in the history of the world. He was not the founder, much less was he the organizer of the Roman Empire; yet his life marks a great change in European History. - Summary Adapted from the Preface

William Warde Fowler was a remarkable polymath whose early pursuits in natural history paved the way for his esteemed reputation as an authority on the history and religious traditions of ancient Rome. He is often regarded as a peer of James Frazer in the nuanced understanding of Roman beliefs and their profound influence on the character of the Roman people. Beyond his scholarly contributions, Professor Frazer was also celebrated for his expertise in ornithology, serving as curator of the Parks and the Botanic Garden in Oxford. In 1910, he made history as the first lay Sub-Rector of Oriel ...