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Julius Caesar
Series of biographical discussions with Matthew Parris.
8/9. Archaeologist Barry Cunliffe nominates Julius Caesar.
A brilliant orator and military tactician, Caesar was undoubtedly talented, yet he failed to find political solutions to the problems of the late Roman Republic.
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BBC Radio 4 Extra
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Tue 22 May 200716:30BBC Radio 4- Fri 25 May 200723:00BBC Radio 4
- Thu 1 Sep 201618:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 2 Sep 201600:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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