Julius Caesar

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Statue of Julius Caesar in Roman military attire stands in front of a domed building in Rome, Italy, with a clear blue sky in the background.

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Historical map of the western Mediterranean region during the Punic Wars, showing Carthaginian territory in orange and Roman territory in green around 270 BCE. Hannibal's route from Spain, across the Alps, and into Italy between 219 and 202 BCE is marked with a red line. Key battle sites with years are labeled throughout Spain, Italy, Sicily, and North Africa.

Marble statue of Julius Caesar in a toga, standing with one arm extended, displayed indoors with ornate gold-framed decor in the background.

Historical map of Roman Gaul, covering present-day France and parts of neighboring regions, marked with imperial frontiers, provincial boundaries, major Roman roads, provincial capitals, major maritime outlets, legionary and naval bases, and early veteran colonies. The map highlights key cities, tribal regions, and transport routes within the Roman provinces.

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Julius Caesar, marble bust; in the Capitoline Museums, Rome.

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Julius Caesar: Quotes

Decision
The die is cast.Julius Caesar
Victory and Defeat
I came, I saw, I conquered. (Veni, vidi, vici.)Julius Caesar