ROMAN REPUBLIC · 100–44 BC
Julius Caesar
General · Statesman · Dictator
- BECAME CONSUL
- 41
- IN POWER
- 5 years
- AGE AT DEATH
- 55
He conquered Gaul — then broke Rome’s political order
Julius Caesar built his reputation through politics, public spectacle, and military command. His conquest of Gaul brought wealth, loyal legions, and fame on an extraordinary scale.
Could You Save the Republic?
Take his place. Reform a failing political system without turning allies into enemies.
Series with Caesar
14 episodes
PLAYStories About Caesar
Timeline
History, Step by Step
His career joined military success to political risk. Every victory made compromise harder to reach.
- 63
A RISING POLITICIAN
Caesar becomes pontifex maximus, gaining a powerful public office despite heavy debts and elite opposition.
INFLUENCE - 60
THE FIRST TRIUMVIRATE
He forms an informal alliance with Pompey and Crassus to overcome resistance in the Senate.
THE ALLIANCE - 58
THE GALLIC WARS
Caesar begins campaigns that will expand Roman control and create an army personally loyal to him.
COMMAND - 49
CROSSING THE RUBICON
He leads a legion into Italy, openly defies the Senate, and turns a political crisis into civil war.
NO RETURN - 46
DICTATOR OF ROME
After defeating his rivals, Caesar concentrates power and begins an ambitious program of reform.
POWER WON - 44
THE IDES OF MARCH
A group of senators kills Caesar, believing his death will rescue the Republic. Instead, chaos follows.
ASSASSINATED
