How Did Julius Caesar Contribute To The Downfall Of The British Empire

Although Britain was already weakened and unstable, the invasions of Britain ultimately lead to the downfall of the British empire. As Julius Caesar gained power through the control of the Roman Rule, he continued to attack neighboring countries, like Britain, hence the Roman Invasion of 55 B.C. Moreover, as he was assassinated, he left Britain open to attacks from the Anglo Saxons, people who inhabited Britain during the 5th century, and Germanic tribes. Thus, the fall of the Roman Empire. Furthermore, Celtic leader, King Arthur, set foot in Britain and staved off invading Saxons, filling the gaps left in society from the past. Even with the help of Arthur, England eventually broke apart due to these many atrocities. Julius Caesar grew up …show more content…
Then in the year of 52 B.C., Gaul rose in a massive revolt against its conqueror, Julius Caesar. With the Arverni chief, Vercingetorix, in power, nearly all tribes of Gaul allied against Caesar and the Romans, putting a start to the Gallic Wars in 52 B.C. With fierce fighting along with barbaric intentions, many were slaughtered. The Gallic relief force led by Vercingetorix eventually realized its defeat and surrendered. Caesar had won and offered no mercy. From crossing Rubicon to take Rome, and defeating Pompey, Julius Caesar’s supreme authority ended on March 15, 44 B.C. due to his deplorable murder by a band of senatorial conspirators, led by Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus. Even so, Romans troops continued to occupy Britain until 409 A.D., when they evacuated due to their many troubles at home. Notably, they left roads, walls, villas, public baths behind, and most importantly, no central government. As a result, Britain was divided and grew weak. Leaving the land open for attack, this allowed a series of successful invasions from Germanic regions all over Continental …show more content…
Invaders came from all over Europe, including Angles and Saxons from Germany, and Jutes from Denmark who crossed the North Sea to drive out old Britons, and settle the greater part of Britain. During this time, the language of the Anglo-Saxons slowly became the preeminent language in a land newly named, England, by the Angles. Although the Celts were full of intransigence, resisting the culture, they eventually retreated into Wales, far from the country of England knowing that their traces of culture were still alive. As Anglo-Saxon England was divided into several principalities, it was no more politically unified than Celtic Britain was. However, if it wasn’t for the reemergence of Christianity in Britain, then the Anglo-Saxons wouldn't have been unified through King Alfred of Wessex. In fact, Christianity provided everyone a common belief and system of morality that linked England to Europe. Under Alfred’s reign, the Anglo-Saxons protected their people, culture, and church from ruin of the Danes. As a matter of fact, during the time where Anglo-Saxons battled with Celtic Britons, it was said that there was a Roman-affiliated military leader, King Arthur, who may have successfully staved off