Rome: The World's First Superpower

S01E04 Part 4: Caesar

Larry Lamb wraps up his journey through the Roman Empire by examining the life of Julius Caesar. He follows the remarkable evolution of Caesar, who rose from a financially struggling minor official to an unstoppable general who dominated Gaul, ultimately leading to his notorious assassination in the Senate. Throughout his exploration, Larry uncovers how financial motivations frequently influenced Caesar's pivotal choices.