He understood that civil war would most likely ensue between himself and the Roman nobility, led by his strongest rival and former ally: the brilliant military commander Pompey the Great.

In 46 BC, Caesar won the civil war and was named dictator of Rome ... where they finished them off in two of the bloodiest battles in Roman history. The killing over, the empire was theirs ...

Political Communication and the Construction of 'the People' on the Eve of Civil War (49–48 BCE)” “Creating Alternative ... 49–30 BCE is highly recommended for serious students of Roman history. Note: ...

Vespasian had brought Rome through bitter civil war and left the empire stronger than ever. But by declaring, "My sons will succeed me, or no one will”, Vespasian had ignored history and his own ...

it seems to be everywhere and travels faster than at any other point in history. Around 2000 years ago, the Roman Republic was facing a civil war between Octavian, the adopted son of the great ...