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Edition 42 (1960)

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Rex Warner れっくす・わーなー Winner

A historical novel told from Julius Caesar's point of view, tracing the politics and military campaigns of the late Roman Republic. It follows not only the course of war but also the judgments, tensions, and compromises through which power takes shape.

On the eve of empire, Caesar's choices begin to determine Rome's future.

360 pages
ancient RomeJulius Caesarhistorical fictionpolitics and powerthe fall of the Republic
Adam Fox あだむ・ふぉっくす Winner

A biography of William Ralph Inge that traces his life as an Anglican cleric, theologian, and public intellectual known for his sharp, often severe commentary. It also reflects the religious and intellectual tensions of modern Britain through his career.

It quietly brings the contours of the 'Gloomy Dean' into focus as a biographical portrait.

312 pages
biographythe Anglican churchtheology20th-century Britainpublic intellectual