Cost of Glory 91 - Gallic Wars 1: Caesar's Chance
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Jun 19, 2024 Exploring Caesar's Gallic campaign, storytelling, and strategy. Delving into Roman-Gallic relations, Helvetii's failed attempts, and Caesar's tactical brilliance. Encounter with German king Ariovistus and triumph over him. Unveiling dark secrets of Egyptian Ammana period through clay tablets.
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Caesar's Educational Text
- Caesar's De Bello Gallico served multiple purposes, including educating future talent.
- He showcased his leadership style and the qualities he sought in his officers and soldiers.
Caesar's Ambition
- Caesar, upon seeing a statue of Alexander the Great, expressed sorrow at his own lack of comparable achievements at a young age.
- He preferred being first in a small town to second in Rome, showcasing his ambition.
Orgetorix's Conspiracy
- Orgetorix, a wealthy Helvetian noble, conspired to seize kingship by persuading his people to expand their territory.
- His plot was discovered, leading to a trial and his subsequent suicide.