Great Generals: Julius Caesar

This fascinating documentary explores one of history's greatest minds; Roman general turned emperor Julius Caesar. Tracing his roots from a poor Roman family to the most powerful position in the world, Caesar was known as a brilliant soldier and tactician. After defeating Rome's enemies, Caesar assumed control of the senate, making himself ruler of the vast empire, but his reign was cut short when he was assassinated by a group of plotting senators. This documentary special is one of the "Great Generals of the Ancient World" series.