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Julius Caesar
Our Latin class in studying Julius Caesar's writings on the Gallic Wars
in which many were sent to Roman soldier arranged gallows and our English class in reading Shakespeare's Julius Caesar were never
told what a barbarian sadist he was
full of demonic ire
in just one of many events
of 6000 the crucifier
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footnote;
revolting slaves were crucified
When I studied Ancient
When I studied Ancient History, I very fastidiously avoided Julius Caesar. I was aware of the 6000 pirates he had ordered crucified, after capture, in vengeance for kidnapping him earlier. As for being a barbarian sadist, one of his most virulent critics---the Poet, Catullus---does not mention this aspect. So, help an old History Major out, if you would, and tell me your sources. I should like to read more about that.
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Good people often make
Good people often make history, but rarely are they the writers of history. That "honor" goes to to the victors, and victory is generally attained by blood.