The Republic
Julius Caesar
He was a general, a writer, and Rome’s dictator.
Years. 100 BC to 44 BC
We are not sure. The exact place where he crossed the Rubicon is still debated. His book on Gaul leaves out things that made him look bad.
Three short facts
- 1He conquered Gaul and wrote a book about it.
- 2He crossed the Rubicon and started a civil war.
- 3Senators killed him in 44 BC.
The story
Caesar was clever, bold, and ambitious.
He won in Gaul.
He visited Britain but did not stay.
He beat Pompey and took charge in Rome.
He changed the calendar.
Some senators feared he wanted to be king.
They stabbed him.