Caesar's Great Roman Civil War - How it all started - DOCUMENTARY

Kings and Generals restart their animated historical documentary series on the life of Gaius Julius Caesar. After the first season dedicated to the Gallic Wars, second season will cover the Great Roman Civil War, starting with an episode on the political situation in the Roman Republic while the Gallic Wars were raging and immediately after them. How Caesar and Pompey became enemies? What other political players did to stop the war from happening? Why did Caesar's Civil War start?

#Documentary #Caesar #Pompey

[sebastianbravo]

It is fun to think that crossing a river as small and shallow as the Rubicon, will remain in the consciousness of the entire western world to this day as a reckless act and with unimaginable consequences. "Crossing the Rubicon" today is synonymous with reaching a point of no return.

I look forward to this new chapter in Julius Cesar's story, thank you K&G.

[loetzcollector]

Caesar actually spoke the words "The die is cast." in Greek. It was in reference to a Greek tragic play now lost to us.

[JimH-vkft]

Those mosaic artwork maps are absolutely stunning. The production value on your guys videos are absolutely amazing, genuinely stunning whilst still detailed and informative.

[reidmaxwell]

I love how you guys stay entirely unbiased- every single other video about this conflict I’ve ever seen has gotten some conjecture about whether Caesar was ‘good’ or ‘bad’ for Rome but KaG just explains what happened. Very nice.

[wisp]

Greatest red square, that ever lived.

[ozgurceltikci]

"He was a CONSUL of ROMEEE!" Oh wait, sorry! Wrong video!!

[crazyviking]

Caesar: "I am going to get lunch, does anyone want anything?"
Cicero: "I will have a salad....Caesar."
Caesar: "And you, Brutus?"

[M-cc]

Caesar is such a legend. Imagine being so influential that all/most of the emperors called themselves Caesar. Damn

[marcusappelberg]

It was the roman version of "Those who make peaceful revolutions impossible make violent revolutions inevitable." In a way. The Grachi brothers land reforms and fighting for the people trough peaceful means had been crushed and many flocked to Caesar (and Catiline before him) for the promise of land and bread, and fighting against the Oligarchy. Caesar saw the opportunity in this and acted. If he truly was a populist at heart is another matter.

[ryannguyen]

Caesar: "Titus Pullo is with me, and you...ARE YOU WITH ME?"

[JimH-vkft]

Oh now this, THIS will be a big series

[darthsidious]

To be fair to Caesar he goes to a lot of effort to avoid the war.

[Liquidsback]

Optimates: Hail Sulla, Dictator for life
Populares: Make Caesar Dictator for life.
Optimates: Surprised Pikachu face.

[vx]

Caesar walks into a bar, holds up two fingers and says, "five pints, please".
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Gosh I love Roman history! Thanks K&G for more awsum original content!

[Juwatu]

I just have to say that marking the sizes of a city by the number of pillars it has is simply ingenious

[YeeeeGreg]

I really like the new background dialogue of the Roman senators speaking in Latin. It sounds very natural and helps immerse the viewer in the video. Keep up the great work K&G!

[Andrew-efsb]

Wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you and your team put into building historical content that I can share with non-history buffs. You make it easier to share my passions with others and for that you have my gratitude

[dense_and_dull]

This episode was absolutely phenomenal! I've always wanted to support you guys directly, but this sealed the deal. Perfect. I love it!

[tHeWasTeDYouTh]

5:33 the coliseum was not built until 80AD
17:12 Cicero is very unique because he was not an aristocrat like most Optimates but a "new man" that rose through the ranks and achieved success.

[hathawaydj]

If you like this subject, Robert Harris's book "Imperium" is excellent.