Julius Caesar: Annotated Bibliography

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1 English 2, part 2, assignment 2_9 Annotated BibliographyHistory (2016) Julius Caesar. Retrieved from www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/julius-caesarJulius Caesar was devoted to his country. He gave his energy and time to the conquest of Gaul modern France, Northern Italy and Southern France. Julius Caesar was aware of his enemies took the threats of the Roman province and empire very seriously. It was a battle between the countries.Mark, J. (2016). Julius Caesar. Retrieved from www.ancient.eu/Julius_CaesarJulius Caesar had many enemies that wanted to kill him. They were jealous and hated everything he stood for and embodied. Julius Caesar was agood guy. When he was killed, he was stabbed 23 times. He was

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