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Julius Caesar

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Course Description

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive 8-hour journey through the life and times of Julius Caesar, exploring his rise to power, military conquests, and political maneuvering in chronological order. Delve into pivotal events such as his consulship, Gallic Wars, invasions of Britain, crossing of the Rubicon, civil war against Pompey, alliance with Cleopatra, and ultimate assassination. Examine key battles, political reforms, and personal relationships that shaped Caesar's career and the Roman world. Gain insights into the tumultuous period from 59 BCE to 44 BCE, including the longest year in human history and Caesar's controversial status as potential king of Rome.

Syllabus

His Year: Julius Caesar (59 B.C.E.).
Caesar vs the Helvetii (58 B.C.E.).
Caesar vs Ariovistus (58 B.C.E.).
His Year: Clodius (58 B.C.E.).
Nobody's Year: CHAOS (57 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Axona (57 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Sabis (57 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Gaul: Makin' Waves (56 B.C.E.).
His Year(s): Pompey (56 to 52 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Britain (55 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Britain II: There and Back Again (54 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Gaul: REVOLT! (54 to 53 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Carrhae (53 B.C.E.).
Vercingetorix (52 to 50 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Alesia (52 B.C.E.).
Caesar Crosses the Rubicon (52 to 49 B.C.E.).
Caesar Marches on Rome (49 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Ilerda (49 B.C.E.).
The Fall of Pompey (48 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Pharsalus (48 B.C.E.).
Cleopatra & the Siege of Alexandria (48 to 47 B.C.E.).
Zela, Ruspina, & Thapsus (47 to 46 B.C.E.).
Rome's New Political Order (48 to 46 B.C.E.).
The Longest Year in Human History (46 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Munda (45 B.C.E.).
Caesar as King? (45 to 44 B.C.E.).
The Assassination of Julius Caesar (The Ides of March, 44 B.C.E.).


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Historia Civilis

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