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He Started a War With One River

One decision turned a political standoff into civil war. When Caesar crossed the Rubicon with his army, he openly defied the Senate and marched toward Rome.

Julius Caesar and the Crossing of the Rubicon

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He Was Told to Return Alone

His command was ending, and the Senate ordered him to give up his army and come back. Caesar chose the opposite: he kept his troops and moved forward.

Julius Caesar and the Crossing of the Rubicon