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Caesar
takes Rome
From military man to RUTHLESS ruler
In 49 BCE, when Julius Caesar crossed a
small river on his way to Rome, it was
the first step on his path to becoming
the world’s most powerful man.
A fighter and a writer
Julius Caesar came from a noble
Roman family. Caesar made his
name as a intelligent military
general, but there was much more
to him than that. He was also an
ambitious politician, talented
writer, inspiring speaker—and
ADORED BY THE ORDINARY
PEOPLE of Rome.
Did you know?
Caesar was once captured
by pirates. He made sure
they got well paid for his
return, but then he had
them executed. “Rubicon” means “red.”
The river appeared
reddish due to mud.
What came before…
Rome became a world power Technology developed fast
because of its IMPRESSIVE MILITARY MIGHT. in Rome to meet the needs
The army was made up of about of the growing empire.
30 legions, each containing Engineers constructed
roughly 5,000 highly trained, MAGNIFICENT AQUEDUCTS to
well-paid professional soldiers. carry water to cities.
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