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Julius Caesar Invades Britain

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Julius Caesar Invades Britain

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Who was Julius Caesar

  • Julius Caesar was a famous leader of Rome.
  • Julius Caesar conquered many new lands for Rome
    • He conquered Gaul (today's France).
  • Julius Caesar created the Julian Calendar with 365 days in the year and leap years.
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Britain's invasion

  • Julius Caesar invaded Britain twice.
    • First in BC 55 and then in BC 54.
  • During the raids, Julius Caesar captured slaves, stole riches and gained allies.
    • But he did not conquer Britain.
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After the invasions

  • Some British tribes created relationships with Rome.
  • The town Calleva became an actual Roman town.
    • They even had an amphitheatre for more than 3,000 people.
    • Calleva is close to today's Silchester.

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1Changes in Britain from Stone Age to Iron Age

2The Roman Empire & its Impacts on Britain

3Britain's Settlement by Anglo-saxons & Scots

4The Vikings & Anglo-Saxon Struggle for England

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