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Caesar Vs Pompey

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The early Roman Empire was a place of prosperity, and a fight for power. Julius Caesar, a general, was one of the more power hungry of the rulers of ancient Rome. He in fact became so power hungry that he traveled Europe and Asia, accompanied by his armies, conquering as he went. The Roman empire believe he was getting to rapacious for power, and demanded he return. When he refused they sent his friend and rival Pompey, a General, after him to ensure his return. When Pompey faced Caesar, Caesar refused, causing the two to begin a civil war which left Pompey dead. Caesar then was faced by an army led by Pompey’s sons, in which he defeated and returned to Rome to be met with a group of conspirators for his death on the ides of March. Among the
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