Julius Caesar Story

When Julius Caesar deliberately crossed the Rubicon in January 49BC he knew that this would change his life for ever.

The Rubicon was a small river in Northern Italy forming the boundary with Gaul. An ancient law designed to protect Rome from a military coup, forbade any General from crossing the Rubikon with an army. To do so was an act of treason. Julius Caesar who loved his country and cared for his people had much popular support amongst the people including the Tribunes but the Senate recognising his influence and the impact of his consulship on their personal wealth were not so keen. After many years of campaigning for his country Julius Caesar wanted to return home. His intention was to run for Consulship and continue with his populist agenda. As Governor of Gaul he was granted a period of immunity from prosecution. This was close to expiry. The Senate sought to have him return to Rome and surrender his command. Their intention was to have him stand trial and remove him from public life. Caesar was caught on the horns of a dilemma. In a state of indecision he moved his army to the banks of the Rubicon. Then there was the piper…..