A Short History: The Campaigns of Julius Caesar
In this one time course, we will examine Julius Caesar and his campaigns with the Roman legions.
Chris Allen, M.T.
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
We will explore the military campaigns of Julius Caesar in a short, clear, and concise way. We will look at what Julius Caesar was good at as a military leader and how that could be seen on the battlefield. Additionally we will look at some of his weaknesses and how those were displayed during his military campaigns. The campaigns we will explore are focused primarily on the Gallic Wars and the Civil War that followed between Caesar and the Senate, with Pompey the Great at their head. Through the use of slides, short video clips, and discussion of these topics, we will look at what Caesar accomplished, what his goals were, what his motivations were, and what his legacy ultimately was.
Learning Goals
Students will be learning about the causes of the Caesar's Campaigns, it's outcomes and changes on Roman society, and why people fought in these conflicts.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some discussion on weaponry of this conflict will happen. I will only be offering a description of their power and it will have no graphic imagery. Slavery will also be discussed in the context of what it was, a central component to foreign wars in terms of potentially making money, and will only explore why people were willing to fight for it. Discussion on this era of slavery will not be a focal point.
Supply List
Something to write with and a notepad, or a blank GoogleDoc file, may be beneficial if a student wishes to take notes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Primary Sources:
1. The Gallic Wars by Gaius Julius Caesar
2. The Civil War by Gaius Julius Caesar
Secondary Sources:
1. The Roman Army: A History 753 BC - AD 476 by Patricia Southern
2. Roman Battle Tactics 109 BC - AD 313 by Ross Cowan
3. World History and Geography by Jackson J. Spielvogel
4. Caesar: Life of a Colossus by Adrian Goldsworthy
5. History of Rome - podcast by Mike Duncan
6. Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire - documentary by History
7. How Julius Caesar Started a Big War by Crossing a Small Stream by Fernando Lillo Redonet (March/April 2017National Geographic History Magazine)
8. The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan
9. Rome's Transition From Republic to Empire by National Geographic Society
10. Winners and Losers of Julius Caesar's Gallic War Battles by N.S. Gill
11. Roman Warfare by Adrian Goldsworthy
12. The Varied Size of the Roman Legions by N.S. Gill
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a bachelors in history and a masters in teaching secondary social studies from the University of South Carolina. On top of that I hold a teaching credential for teaching social studies in the state of California and have been in public education for four years.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-18 learners per class
