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'The Roman Republic and the Founder of the Empire' provides an exhaustive examination of the pivotal years that witnessed the transformation of the Roman state. This second volume focuses specifically on the critical period between 58 and 50 B.C., a decade dominated by the military genius and political ambition of Julius Caesar.Thomas Rice Holmes meticulously details the Gallic Wars, offering a comprehensive account of the campaigns that expanded Roman territory and solidified Caesar’s reputation. Beyond the battlefield, the narrative delves into the complex political landscape of Rome, exploring the shifting alliances, the fraying of the First Triumvirate, and the legal struggles that foreshadowed the impending civil war. By synthesizing archaeological evidence and classical sources, the work provides a rigorous scholarly analysis of the strategic, social, and political forces that led to the collapse of republican institutions.Essential for students of classical history and ancient warfare, this volume serves as a definitive resource for understanding the rise of the man who would ultimately lay the foundations for the Roman Empire. It offers a deep dive into the mechanisms of power and military strategy during one of the most consequential eras in Western history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
