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Julius Caesar's Portrayal of Gauls Fighting for Liberty
3:42:24 - 3:50:11 (07:46)
The author discusses how Julius Caesar portrayed the Gallic peoples' fight for freedom in his account of the Gallic Wars and how this portrayal still resonates with contemporary audiences in terms of motivation and sacrifice required to fight for liberties.
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Caesar's opponents in Rome have pointed out his controversial campaign violations, suggesting he should be handed over to former Roman enemies.
3:42:24 - 3:44:45 (02:20)
Summary
Caesar's opponents in Rome have pointed out his controversial campaign violations, suggesting he should be handed over to former Roman enemies. Despite this, very few people were against Caesar due to his successful conquest of an area larger than all of Italy itself in two seasons.
ChapterJulius Caesar's Portrayal of Gauls Fighting for Liberty
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Caesar claimed that the Gallic people were fighting for liberty, freedom and independence, even though he was the one who eventually stamped out their aspirations.
3:44:45 - 3:47:37 (02:51)
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Caesar claimed that the Gallic people were fighting for liberty, freedom and independence, even though he was the one who eventually stamped out their aspirations. Historians have tried to analyze the three-dimensional chess game played by Caesar but no consensus exists.
ChapterJulius Caesar's Portrayal of Gauls Fighting for Liberty
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The concept of freedom and liberty in ancient Rome is deeply rooted in the institution of slavery.
3:47:37 - 3:50:11 (02:33)
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The concept of freedom and liberty in ancient Rome is deeply rooted in the institution of slavery. Julius Caesar used these terms to justify his conquests and position himself against rebellions. However, the true motivations behind these uprisings were often more complex, ranging from power struggles to economic factors.