Julius Caesar was a Roman statesman and military. He was born in 100 BC C. Although he belonged to the aristocratic family Julia was part of the popular party which was led by Gaius Marius. This party fought against the aristocracy, a group led by Lucius Cornelius Sulla, who defended the political hegemony exercised by the Senate. In imposing the patricians, Caesar was sent by Sulla to Asia to fight in the Roman army. After the death of Sulla in 78 a. C. Julius Caesar returned to Rome. From that moment began a rapid political career. In 60 BC C. He was appointed consul and integrated the first Roman triumvirate, along with Pompey and Crassus. In 49 BC the Senate refused to renew the functions of consul, and gave Pompey dictatorial powers. Disgusted by the measure, Caesar invaded Italy and defeated Pompey at the battle of Pharsalia. In 45 BC was proclaimed dictator for life, consul and tribune. During his government proposed to reorganize the Empire, founded several colonies, reformed the calendar and currency, and limited the glitz and luxury through new laws. Although she refused to accept the royal crown was assassinated in AD 44 by a group of Republicans, headed by Cassius and Marcus Brutus, who feared the establishment of a monarchy.
Julius Caesar, one of the main strategists of history, achieved decisive victories in Gaul (modern France), Germania (Germany) and Britain (England).
Julius Caesar left written testimony of some of its activities and speeches. In his literary stand The Gallic War (De Bello Gallico) and civil wars (De Civili beautiful).