A superb general and politician, Julius Caesar (c ... the highest office in the republic. Now holding real power, Caesar allied himself with two key people, Pompey and Crassus.

When Julius Caesar declared himself a dictator for life in 44 BCE, the Senate decided to strike. Fearful of Caesar bringing back the hated monarchy, his enemies orchestrated a senatorial ...

In 49 B.C. on the banks of the Rubicon, Julius Caesar faced a critical choice ... the political system into crisis for much of Caesar’s life. During his youth, generals and politicians often ...