Julius Caesar: Lessons in Leadership from the Great Conqueror (World Generals)
“Mr. Yenne is excellent at describing Caesar in battle, mingling tactics and strategy with the smells and sounds of war.”--The Wall Street Journal"Yenne provides a dramatic and insightful look at Julius Caesar's military campaigns and offers important lessons any modern leader could learn from."--Philip Freeman, author ofJulius Caesar “A fascinating portrait of a complex and often elusive figure. We are often told that a historical figure is ‘great’ or ‘brilliant’, without being told the much more important why. Yenne skillfully brings Caesar to life and in the process shows why his immense reputation is both warranted and still relevant after two thousand years.”—Lars Brownworth, author ofLost to the West “In the Pantheon of great battlefield leaders there is Julius Caesar, then all the others. The strategic and tactical genius of the Roman commander was the inspiration for leaders such as Napoleon, Patton and others through the centuries. Caesar’s leadership and ability to motivate troops in battle is perhaps unparalleled in the annals of military history. Bill Yenne has scored yet another military victory in this biography of the Roman leader. Fast-paced and meticulously researched, Yenne expertly weaves a story of courage, skill, and tenacity. Such traits helped Caesar conquer the world and Yenne tells it all. A superb book and a must read for those who enjoy the study of military history.”--Brian Sobel, author ofThe Fighting PattonsBill Yenne's vivid historical descriptions and keen insights on leadership explain why Rome's greatest conquering hero continues to fascinate and guide military commanders today. Caesar's bold strategies, tactical pragmatism, ambition, charisma, and self- reflection as a general and a military historian--all come to life in these pages.--Adrienne Mayor, author ofThe Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome's Deadliest Enemy Praise forSitting Bull:"Stirring . . . Yenne captures the extraordinary life of Sitting Bull while providing new insight . . . In this remarkable, tragic portrait, Sitting Bull emerges as a thoughtful, passionate and very human figure."--Publishers Weekly(Starred Review)"Excels as a study in leadership."--The New YorkerPraise forIndian Wars:"Splendid . . . a book that has the rare quality of being both an excellent reference work and a pleasure to read." --The Wall Street Journal