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FinallyEventually, Caesar did find the time to launch a raid on Britain. The Roman general was a great propagandist and he wrote reports on his campaigns that informed the public of his achievements. These are considered to be classics of Latin Literature. While Caesar was popular with many, he was hated by many Senators in Rome. He continued his campaigns and at the Battle of Alessia, he won a decisive victory that ended the conflictin Britain. After his victory, Caesar had command of commanded a large army of seasoned troops who were loyal to him and many partisans in his native city.

Much He used to spoils of the wealth he made in his Gaul was used and Britain to finance his supporters. Caesar had by now even eclipsed Pompey. However, the Senate wanted to strip him of his army and to prosecute him. This led him When he responded to demand the Senate, he demanded that he be allowed to retain control of his legions. He sought to protect his interests from the Senate. When his request was refused by the Senate, Caesar crossed the Rubicon and occupied Rome. While it was an aggressive step to take, Caesar justified it as an act of self-defense against those who sought to harm him and his supporters.<ref> Plutarch, ix</ref>