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The Gallic Wars: Caesar and Ariovistus
2:26:30 - 2:35:48 (09:17)
In this episode, Mike Duncan analyzes the exchange of messages between Caesar and Ariovistus. Caesar is presented to have asserted that he has a right to keep the balance of power in Gaul, and a Germanic barbarian tries to counter that argument by citing the legal basis of the ancient world's right of conquest.
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The correspondence between Julius Caesar and Ariovistus, a German king, is discussed, highlighting the arguments made by both parties and the potential humanitarian crisis that ensued.
2:26:30 - 2:28:36 (02:05)
Summary
The correspondence between Julius Caesar and Ariovistus, a German king, is discussed, highlighting the arguments made by both parties and the potential humanitarian crisis that ensued.
ChapterThe Gallic Wars: Caesar and Ariovistus
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Caesar receives a message from Ariovistus, the German leader, where he claims that it's the custom of war for victors to rule the vanquished in any way they please.
2:28:36 - 2:31:57 (03:20)
Summary
Caesar receives a message from Ariovistus, the German leader, where he claims that it's the custom of war for victors to rule the vanquished in any way they please. Caesar decides to march his army to the German's territory and lock themselves in a Celtic town, preparing to face the ferocious German soldiers.
ChapterThe Gallic Wars: Caesar and Ariovistus
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Caesar rallies his anxious army and meets with the German king Ariovistus in Gaul.
2:31:57 - 2:34:05 (02:07)
Summary
Caesar rallies his anxious army and meets with the German king Ariovistus in Gaul. The two leaders converse in Gallic and Ariovistus questions Caesar's motives in expanding his empire.
ChapterThe Gallic Wars: Caesar and Ariovistus
EpisodeShow 60 - The Celtic Holocaust
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The conqueror of Gaul, Julius Caesar, has been frequently studied and analyzed by historians.
2:34:05 - 2:35:48 (01:43)
Summary
The conqueror of Gaul, Julius Caesar, has been frequently studied and analyzed by historians. Some debate whether he had ulterior motives in his conquest of Gaul, while others praise his strategic skill.