1. Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar may be regarded as Rome’s most important general and statesman. He was a great military leader and won many battles that helped him gain power and, in the end, made him the sole ruler of Rome.

During his military career he conquered Gaul, invaded Britain and kept Germanic tribes out of the empire.

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

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Words

  • battle = fight in a war
  • conquer = to take control of an area with an army
  • gain = get
  • Gaul = region of Western Europe; today's France
  • Germanic tribes = people who lived to the north of the Roman Empire
  • regarded = to think of someone as ....
  • sole = alone, only
  • statesman = a politician or leader who is respected by many