Gaius Julius Caesar: Rise Of The Roman Republic

Gaius Julius Caesar, also know as Caesar, was a Roman politician, a general, and notable author of Latin prose. Julius Caesar was s very successful leader. Caesar played a budge rule in the rise of the Roman republic. Julius Caesar extended the Roman Empire and seized power. He also made himself dictator of Rome. On August 9 , 48 B.C. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus also known as Pompey the great, prepared his army to face Julius Caesar. Caesar's troops were more experienced then Pompey's. Pompey had tried different approaches but Caesar's men killed the light troops who supported them. Caesar attached Pompey's left flank. Then Caesar was able to regather and attack Pompey's army from the rear. Pompey and his troops retreated. Caesar had won his best victory. Caesar only lost 200 men. …show more content…
Caesar was the governor of the Roman province of Spain. In 60 B.C. in Rome Caesar made a group or friends with Pompey and Crassus. They helped Caesar get elected as consul for 59 B.C. Shortly afterwards Caesar then returned to Italy in 54 B.C. After civil war Cesar defeated the republican forces. Pompey left Rome for Egypt. Caesar followed Pompey to Egypt for the queen. Pompey was assassinated in Egypt once he got there. Caesar then became the master of Rome and also consul and dictator. Julius Caesar was a truly successful leader. Caesar conquered Gual. He also invaded Britain twice. He won against Pompey. Caesar was sadly assassinated by a group led by Cassius and Brutus on March 44