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499. The Roman Conquest of Britain: Julius Caesar’s Invasion (Part 1)

The Rest Is History

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The Dichotomy of Civilization and Savagery in Roman Minds

This chapter explores Caesar's motivations for invading Britain, focusing on the Roman perspective of the 'savage' tribes beyond their empire. It highlights the tension between admiration for the simplicity of these peoples and the fear of the corruption that civilization could bring to Rome.

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