The Boy King

the Ancient History Encyclopedia just posted an interesting link about the Boy King we all know as Tutankhamen.

The Famous Roman of all Times: Julius Caesar!

Julius Caesar excels as a politician and General. His exceptional personality and his important role in the fall of the great Roman Republic make him the most Famous Roman of all times. 

Gaius Julius Caesar was born in Rome on July 12, 100 BC and was a member of a patrician family, the Julii. At a young age, he married Cornelia Cinna. She was the daughter of politician Cinna. In 88 BC, a civil war broke out between Roman politicians Gaius Marius and Lucius Cornelius Sulla. Because Sulla won this conflict Caesar was forced to divorce Cornelia because of her father who opted for Marius party. When Caesar refused, he was disinherited by the State and he had to temporarily flee Rome in 82 BC. He went to the East, where he served in the Roman army. When he learned that Sulla had died in 78 BC, he returned to Rome to start his political career.

Caesar in Gaul

During his career Caesar was very successful. He climbed the political ladder steadily and made a number of powerful allies, such as the influential politicians Crassus and Pompey. With their combined influence he accomplished a lot in the Senate and was mostly supporting the lower classes. Because of this he received a lot of hostility from the conservative politicians. When Caesar was fighting his prestigious war in Gaul from 58 BC to 50 BC, the conservatives used the jealousy of Pompey to turn him against Caesar.

Caesar becomes dictator of Rome

This hostility resulted in a civil war in 49 BC. Caesar fought with is trained/ experienced army against the joint forces of Pompey and the Conservatives. These battles lead him through Spain, Greece, the current Turkey, Egypt and the current Tunisia. Caesar defeated his enemies and returned and in 45 BC he returned back to Rome as dictator. There was however, a group of senators who longed back to the democratic Roman Republic and who rejected and denied Caesar his autocratic politics. On 15 March 44 BC they committed an attack on Caesar. With 23 stab wounds Caesar was murdered.

Julius Caesar: The Gallic Wars

So when I was browsing for information about Julius Caesar I found out that he had written a book back in his days. Also know as the “Commentaries on the Gallic war by Gaius Julius Caesar.”

Caesar’s Gallic Wars essays chronicle the history of his military engagements during the years 58-51 B.C. in Gaul, Germany, and Britain. And, as an aid to his readers, he provides expository information for those who are unfamiliar with the far-off lands and people encountered during his forays. (More information)

So for everybody who also wants to order this book (mine is already on it’s way!): take a look at the following site the  Bookdepository.com