Anaxagoras
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Suppose that Julius Caesar, rather than Pompey the Great, had won the Battle of Pharsalus? Yes, I know Pompey had Caesar greatly outnumbered and was one of the greatest generals in history. But Caesar was quite a gifted commander himself (as can be seen by his extraordinary performance at the Battle of Alesia) and his troops were arguably better, man-for-man, than those of Pompey. It seems at least somewhat plausible that Caesar might have pulled off a victory.
So, what would have happened if Caesar had won the battle? He already controlled Rome itself at the time. Could he have gone on to achieve total victory over the Senate? Would Caesar have destroyed the Republic, as his political enemies claimed was his goal? Would he have set himself as a permanent dictator?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
So, what would have happened if Caesar had won the battle? He already controlled Rome itself at the time. Could he have gone on to achieve total victory over the Senate? Would Caesar have destroyed the Republic, as his political enemies claimed was his goal? Would he have set himself as a permanent dictator?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.