jan 17, 60 BC - Caesar

Description:

Greatly inspired by sulla
Born into patrician family
Given territory that borders Gaul to monitor
§ Southern France, near Italian Alps
§ Expand his territory into Gaul
§ 24k troops
§ Caesar’s goals – 8 yrs in Gaul:
§ 1. Build loyal army
§ 2. Plundered riches, pay off henchmen in
Rome
§ Vote his way, maintain triumveral pwr in
absence
§ 3. Defeat ancient enemy: Gauls

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