Oct 10, 2008
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.
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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