Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Julius Caesar: "The Civil War". Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 4 page paper uses Caesar's account of the Civil War to examine the strengths and weaknesses of Caesar and his opponent Pompey. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Page Count:
4 pages (~225 words per page)
File: D0_HVCaeCiv.rtf
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
Caesar sees as Pompeys strengths and weaknesses, as well as how he judges himself in that regard. Discussion In Book I, a great deal of importance attaches to the fact
that both of the men were suspicious of each other, particularly as they each had legions loyal to them. Caesar tells us that he and Pompey were estranged, but not
yet at war, but "the consuls Lentulus and Marcellus, who had previously been on unfriendly terms with Caesar, resolved to use all means in their power to prevent him from
gaining his object" (Caesar, 2007). Marcellus took particular pleasure in insulting Caesar (Caesar, 2007). One Caius Curio, a tribune, became aware of the mutterings against Caesar and went to
see the latter in his province; not only was he fearful for himself, but for Caesar as well, and wanted to warn him that Pompey was arming in preparation for
moving against him (Caesar, 2007). Curio urged Caesar to "concentrate his troops, and rescue the republic now oppressed by a few daring men" (Caesar, 2007). But Caesar already knew what
was happening, and even so, was reluctant to do as Curio suggested, because he did not want to interrupt the "tranquility of the republic," because he did not want anyone
to believe that he was the cause of the war (Caesar, 2007). He went so far as to offer to disband his army, provided Pompey did the same, but
if Pompey retained his troops, Caesar felt that he should also be allowed to keep his, otherwise he would be defenseless (Caesar, 2007). Despite Caesars offer, Pompey continued to move
against him, and when he heard of Caesars kindness to the people of Corfinium, a town once loyal to him, he in turn marched to Brundusium (Caesar, 2007). Here Pompey
...