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~~~~~~The Ruby-Red Rubicon
In 49 BC, Julius Caesar was being unfairly prosecuted by the politicians in power at Rome who were jealous of his populist support. What did he do about it?
He assembled his Army and crossed the Rubicon. Hence "Crossing the Rubicon".
Why Did Caesar Cross the Rubicon?
On 10 January 49 BC, Roman general Julius Caesar defied an ultimatum set to him by the Senate. If he brought his veteran armies across the river...
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