Roman wars
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Wars of second triumvirate
(43-31 BCE)
When Julius Caesar was murdered, a real earthquake swept through the Roman Republic. Representatives of successive factions threw themselves at each other’s throats, engaging thousands of soldiers in their activities. There were civil wars that…Więcej
Great Roman civil war
(49 - 45 BCE)
Taking place in the years 49-45 BCE, a great Roman civil war between Caesar and Pompey – two great generals of their time – was not the first to plague the Roman republic. However, it…Więcej
Rise of Vercingetorix
(52 BCE)
Rise of Vercingetorix (52 BCE) was an attempt to independence and liberate Gaul from Roman rule. Vercingetorix led the rebellion. Background of events Golden stater with the image of Vercingetorix. His name translates as “great…Więcej
Caesar’s invasion of Britain
(55-54 BCE)
Caesar’s invasion of Britain in 55-54 BCE was an ambitious military campaign which proved that for this commander nothing was impossible. Background of events Caesar’s marble bust dated from 49 to 46 BCE, found in…Więcej
Gallic Wars
(58-51 BCE)
During his consulate and governorship, Julius Caesar systematically sought to expand the territory of the Roman Empire in the north. To this end, he waged constant wars with the various Celtic tribes inhabiting Gaul (territories…Więcej
Caesar’s Campaign in Hispania Further
(62-61 BCE)
Julius Caesar went down in history as the conqueror of Gaul and the creator of the new regime who found followers in various epochs. Little known to the general public are his military activities at…Więcej
Rome’s war with Sertorius
(80 - 72 BCE)
Sertorius was a Roman commander and politician living at the turn of the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE, who opposed the Roman war machine. Due to his belonging to the popular camp, he was forced…Więcej
Rome’s wars with Mithridates VI
(89 - 63 BCE)
Rivalry between King Pontus Mithridates VI and Rome in the 1st century BCE it resulted from Pontus’ desire to create a regional power and supersede Roman influence. Background of events Mithridates VI Eupator was about…Więcej
Social War
(91-88 BCE)
Social War (bellum sociale) was one of the most serious internal conflicts in the Roman Republic. The revolt that broke out in the Apennine Peninsula resulted from the fact that Italian allies (the so-called socii)…Więcej
Roman-Parthian wars
(1st BCE - 2nd century CE)
Conflicts between Rome and the Parthians began in 53 BCE when Roman legions, led by Commander Marcus Crassus, entered Mesopotamia. Background of events Marcus Licinius Crassus was killed shortly after the Battle of Carrhae by…Więcej
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