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The authorship of "The Conquest of Gaul" was motivated in part to define Julius Caesar's legacy as fighter in these wars, as a great general, and a great leader to the adoring Roman populace and the disapproving Roman senate. This paper shows that, even during Caesar's lifetime and before he became an official 'god' of the Roman world, Caesar was attempting to formulate his own following and legacy in print. Rather than allowing even his followers to define his conquests, he wished to define them on his own terms. The paper examines the tone of the books as well as tools such as propaganda used by the author.

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"However, it must also be remembered, that even despite the fact he does not over-praise himself, this show of modesty is itself a created virtue, in keeping with Roman rules and virtues of understatement regarding one's accomplishments. Too much braggacio would have incited the hostile Senate, and perhaps alienated some of Caesar's greatest supporters, the hearts and voices of the common Roman people of the electorate."

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