Julius Caesar lived a dramatic life filled with battles, conspiracies and unparalleled ambition. He sits amongst the greatest military leaders of all time but what made him cross the Rubicon and march on his own city, Rome? This documentary reveals the truth behind the legend.
Historians Adrian Goldsworthy, Tristan Hughes, Dr Simon Elliott and Dr Hannah Cornwell explore Caesar’s early life and rise to power. They cover the key episodes of Caesar's life: being held hostage by pirates, his rise to political power, conquest of Gaul and landing in Britain.
We explore how Caesar brokered alliances with some of the most powerful figures of the era; Pompey, Crassus and Cleopatra - all to advance his own position. We follow his rise until he gains so much power that he is declared an enemy of the state.
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