How the alliance between Caesar and Pompey collapsed into civil war

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In short: Explore the political breakdown of the Roman Republic. This documentary examines the period surrounding the Gallic Wars and the specific pressures that turned former allies Caesar and Pompey into bitter enemies.

The film investigates the volatile political landscape of the Roman Republic during and immediately after the Gallic Wars. It explores the motivations of key political players who attempted to prevent conflict, and seeks to uncover the underlying causes that ultimately triggered the Great Roman Civil War.

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