Of all the chiefs who had fought for its independence only two survived--Commius and Ambiorix. Banished far from their country they died in
More Uprisings in Gaul
Moreover, it was known everywhere among the Gauls that Cæsar had only one more summer to hold his command, and that after that time they would have
Caesar Wastes the Gaul’s Lands
As for Caesar, he proceeded with four legions to the territory of the Eburones to lay it waste. As he could not secure Ambiorix, who was still
Caesar’s Decisive Battle Before the Aisne
Day after day was passing in this manner when Caesar was informed of the arrival of C. Trebonius and his troops, which raised the number of his
Caesar’s Camp Opposing the Bellovaci
He had with him the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth legions, composed of old soldiers of tried valor, and the Eleventh, which, formed of picked young men
Caesar Conquers Gaul
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Caesar's Gaul Just After Alesia.IntroductionThe story of the long war,
Thus Dies Antony and Cleopatra
Cleopatra was an extraordinary person. At her death she was but thirty-eight years of age. Her power rested not so much on actual beauty as on her
Battle of Actium
Before the close of B.C. 32, Octavian, by the authority of the senate, declared war nominally against Cleopatra. Antony, roused from his sleep by
Antony Chooses Cleopatra; Deserts Wife
For the next three years he surrendered himself absolutely to the will of the enchantress. To this period belong those tales of luxurious indulgence