Julius Caesar
At a glance:
- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Empires, Dynasties, Emperors, Caesars, Khans, Dictatorships, Dictators, Tyrants, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Roman emperor (r. 49-44 b.c.e.){$I[g]Roman Empire;Julius Caesar[Caesar]} With his conquest of Gaul, Caesar expanded Roman rule into northern Europe. He then won a desperate civil war to establish himself as sole ruler of the Roman world, ending the Republic and preparing the stage for the Empire.
Early Life
The family of Gaius Julius, later known as Julius Caesar (JEWL-yuhs SEE-zur), was of great antiquity and nobility in Roman history; Caesar claimed descent not only from the ancient kings of the city but also from Aeneas, its...
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