Caesar Page

: Facing prosecution from political rivals in the Senate, Caesar defied orders to disband his army and crossed the Rubicon River in 49 BCE, sparking a civil war. Rule and Reform

: In 60 BCE, Caesar formed a secret political alliance with Crassus , the wealthiest man in Rome, and Pompey , its most celebrated general. Caesar

After defeating Pompey, Caesar consolidated power as "Dictator for Life". His short rule left a lasting mark on Western civilization: : Facing prosecution from political rivals in the