Stukeley, William, 1687-1765. Notes on Julius Caesar in Britain, [ca. 1725].

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Stukeley, William, 1687-1765. Notes on Julius Caesar in Britain, [ca. 1725].

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Manuscript notes and draft chapters for an antiquarian work on the subject of Julius Caesar's two invasions of Britain, including detailed information on the Roman army; speculations on the military tactics of the British; a survey of archaeological evidence of Caesar's encampments and routes; and related topics.

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Julius Caesar was born in 100 BCE. He rose to become one of the most powerful politicians in the Roman Republic through a number of his accomplishments, notably his victories in the Gallic Wars. During this time, Caesar became the first Roman general to cross both the English Channel and the Rhine River, when he built a bridge across the Rhine and crossed the Channel to invade Britain. Caesar's wars extended Rome's territory to Britain and past Gaul. The Senate ordered Caesar to step down from h...

Stukeley, William, 1687-1765

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English antiquary. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Stanford?, to Jo. Cawdron, 1737 Jun. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270575891 From the description of Autograph manuscripts (2) of different versions of a hymn, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270580437 William Stukeley (1687-1765), antiquary and natural philosopher, born in Holbeach, Lincolnshire, friend of Sir Isaac Newton and a fellow of the Royal Society. In 1722 Stukeley was one of ...