Post-Caesar Civil Wars - Battle of Mutina - Roman History DOCUMENTARY

Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the history of Rome continues with a the episode of the post-Caesar Civil Wars, as we look at what happened after the initial shock of Caesar's assassination. This episode will feature the rise of Octavian to prominence as well as Antony's attempts to take over in Rome, which led to the battles of Mutina and Forum Gallorum in 43 BC

Script: Peter Voller
Animation: Martin Stamatov
Illustration: Nargiz Isaeva

Sources:
Appian ‘The Civil Wars’ Book 3 & 4
Cassius Dio, ‘Roman Histories’ Books 45-48
Plutarch, ‘Life of Cicero’, ‘Life of Brutus’ and ‘Life of Antony’
Paterculus, ‘The Roman History’ Book 2
Cicero, ‘Letters to Friends’ 10.30
Tacitus, ‘Annals’ Book 1
Suetonius, ‘Life of Augustus'

#Caesar #Documentary #Octavian

[michaelsinger]

This period of Roman history is fascinating. So many shifting alliances and betrayals, veteran legions fighting each other, the rise of Octavian and his dynamic with Marc Antony, etc.

[BlackBrisingr]

These last two videos have grown my already high reputation of Octavian. He had so many things arraigned against him, yet through guile, flexibility, and charisma (and luck in a few cases), was able not only to overcome them, but triumphed over countless opponents who should have, normally, overcome him, and by the end, became the most powerful man in Rome, and arguably, the world. So, well done Kings and Generals, your work is as splendid as always.

[dukeof]

Hey, I live in today's Mutina. It's called Modena. It sure is fun to see all the roman names we are taught as children featured in a documentary. Cheers!

[theawesomeman]

"Don't worry Senate. Those thousands of soldiers aren't my army. That would be illegal. They are my body guards." Octavian

[peymammoghadam]

can't express how I am enjoying this channel, the amount of time to gather all this information with historical accuracy and timeline of events and even war details is just mind blowing. Great job @Kings and Generals.

[ancientsitesgirl]

I just got back from Lycia where I was visiting Roman ruins. I didn't know that I was treading in the footsteps of Trebollus and Dolabela! I love this channel! ❣❣❣✌

[brainflash]

Mark Anthony was the JJ Abrams of Rome, never misses a chance to waste an opportunity.

[WizardsandWarriors]

We are Kings and Generals' little bro

[koboldprime]

*Barbares:* Failing to bring Rome down on it's knees
*Romans:* _Fine, we'll do it ourselves_

[LucasDimoveo]

It's surprising that Rome didn't end then and there. In a way this infighting reminds me of the final days of the Sassanids

[blakelowrey]

I can't wait for the rest of this series. The rise of Augustus is my favorite story from history probably.

[triplem]

Octavian's journey seems kinda ironic.
He first aimed to avenge Caesar.
Then he was pushed to align with his murderers to destroy Antony, who despite his selfish desires, nevertheless, was loyal to Caesar.
Now he is stuck between the two.

[ImperialLegionTV]

Cicero was really the MVP of this civil war. Absolutely an incredible historical figure and proof that sometimes words cut deeper than blades...

[markus]

Mutina is the episode where you actually see how capable Antonius was as a commander. It's not often in history that you loose half of your man and your soldiers still don't route but fight back, again and again. He must have been also very charismatic because otherwise after having barly any legion left, he could have convinced other leaders to fill his ranks up to 17 legions.

[jaydaytoday]

Too bad we never got yo see this in HBO's Rome. This is utterly fascinating.

[Iason]

I must admit that the period between Caesar's death and the war of the triumvirates had always been rather hazy at best, and not many channels or videos explain in detail or properly. But this video explains it very well thank you.

[kaijudirector]

Considering that somehow Pompey's heirs got involved, this was a far wilder ride than I thought it'd be!

[petervoller]

Hello all! I was the scriptwriter and historian for this episode, if you've got any questions/feedback please do leave them below and I'll do my best to get round to them!

[Oxtocoatl]

It's almost ominous how Caesar's murderers start dying one by one in the free for all they made. It's like they are cursed.

[gbarberis]

Man Anthony was so reckless and brave at the same time