This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Rome during the crucial period of the late Republic and early Principate. With detailed analysis of key events such as the rise of Julius Caesar and the Civil War of 49-45 BC, Greenidge offers readers a nuanced and detailed understanding of this fascinating period in Roman history. With its insightful commentary and comprehensive research, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Rome or the ancient world more broadly. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.