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The Triumvirate was not an arrangement that was based on shared views or aims but was designed to help the trio to further their ambitions. This arrangement benefitted Caesar immensely it allowed him to pay off some of his debts and to extend his influence in the city. Most importantly it allowed him to become Consul in 59AD and to initiate a series of reforms aimed at benefiting the ordinary Roman, which made him wildly popular in certain segments of society.<ref>Holland, p 156</ref> This allowed him to establish a network of supporters such as Clodius who were to protect and advance his interests. Moreover, his consulship allowed him the command of four legions and a province, in what is now southern France. This was to allow him to embark on his military career which was to be the key to his success.
====Gallic Wars==Why did Caesar's conquer Gaul? ==
[[File: Caesar Two.jpg|300px|thumb|left|A Gallic chieftain submitting to Caesar]]
Some allies of the Romans in Gaul (modern France and Belgium) were defeated by Germanic tribes. This was used by Caesar as a pretext to intervene in Gaul and to begin its conquest. Caesar was to prove to be a general of genius.<ref>Grant, p. 98</ref> He defeated the Germanic tribes with great brutality. The Gaul in the North and West were alarmed by the appearance of Romans and they began to form defensive alliances. These alliances were interpreted by Caesar as a threat to the Romans even though this may not have been the case. He ordered his legions to march to the far north of Gaul and he conquered much of the area and later he also extended Roman influence into to the south-west. Caesar had begun the conquest of Gaul without the sanction of the Senate and many regarded his campaign as an illegal war. At a conference in Lucca in 55 BCE at this , Caesar was able to extend extended his consulship and his command in of Gaul for another five years.
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== How did Caesar's invasion of Gaul and Britain allow him to seize power in Rome? ==
Finally, 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 conflict. After his victory, Caesar had command of a large army of seasoned troops who were loyal to him and many partisans in his native city.
==== Civil Wars (49-44 BCE)====
