Siege of Alexandria 48 BC - Caesar's Civil War DOCUMENTARY
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Kings and Generals' historical animated documentary series on the Great Roman Civil War (Caesar's Civil War) continues with the aftermath of the battle of Pharsalus ( • Battle of Pharsalus 48... ), as Caesar follows Pompey into Egypt, where he meets Cleopatra and becomes involved in her Civil War against Ptolemy, leading to the siege of Alexandria.
Beginning of the battle of Ilerda and the siege of Massilia: • Caesar's Civil War: Th...
Battles of Ilerda and Massilia: • Battles of Ilerda and ...
Battles of Utica and Bagradas: • Battles of Utica and B...
Battle of Dyrrhachium: • Battle of Dyrrhachium ...
Why Caesar's Civil War happened: • Caesar's Great Roman C...
Previous episode on Caesar's conquest of Gaul: • Caesar in Gaul - Roman...
Roman Politics before Caesar - conflict between Marius and Sulla: • Rome: from Marius to C...
Evolution of the Roman Armies: • Armies and Tactics: Ea...
Roman history: • Roman History
Sources:
Caesar's 'Civil War'
Plutarch's 'Life of Pompey' and 'Life of Caesar'
Appian's 'The Civil War'
Lucan's 'Pharsalia'
Cassius Dio's 'Roman History'
Theodore Mommsen's 'History of Rome'
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@Kings and Generals are you guys going to cover the period all the way up to the civil wars of Augustus as well?
@@TyrannosaurusRex5027 Yep, probably as a third season.
Hey i have a suggestion why dont you do the American civil war?
@@KingsandGenerals awesome! looking forward to it
"B-but...you're Enemies-"
"HE WAS A CONSUL OF ROME!!!"
He was protected by Venus vitrix
A Council of Rome...
@Zayed Goki Pullo didn't pulled out *wink* *wink*
He was also my long time friend, former son in law who treated my daughter well, and protected by Roman law.
Did you really thing this would make me happy you idiots(
When I picture Caesar in my head, I always go to the Rome's version. Such dignity, such gravitas.
Hey guys, I'm the historian and scriptwriter for this episode, hope you all enjoy it! If you've got any questions or feedback for me, please feel free to pop them below and I'll do my best to get round to them!
Was Alexandria the last battle in Caesar's Civil War?
@@ninjaluc79 Waitvfor Africa and Hispania.
You haven't talked about Titus Pullo role in convincing Cleopatra to side with Caesar.
I've got a question. Who was Caesar's second in command in Alexandria?
@@aleksapetrovic6519 I saw the historical footage of that on HBO. Amazing that they had cameras back then.
"He was a consul of Rome." -Caesar stated calmly.
that's what i was thinking.
Movie: "HE WAS A CONSUL OF ROOOOOOOMEEEE"
“Harry, did you put your name in the goblet of fire?” - Dumbledore asked calmly
I came back to the video to read this comment again :DDD
Only Harry Potter fans would know🤣
- Ave Caesar, we have a problem!
- "have you tried building a wall?"
- but sir... we are in the royal quarters of Alexandria!
- "just do it."
- Ave Caesar, the gauls have called in reinforcements to lift the siege!
- Have you tried building a wall?
- But sir, we've already built one to keep Vircingetorix in!
- Just build another one, never fails.
@@Vini-zv3lr - But sir...
- DID I STUTTER?
Fortnite IRL
Due to an unfortunate typo they built a well instead.
@@Gorboduc You mean: fortunate! Didn't you watch the video?
"Caesar's emmissaries were killed."
Ghenghis Khan: *"You know what to do."*
But caesar was born before ghengis
@@aurelian2668 Thanks for the breaking news. Oh and FYI kevin , that's Caesar and Genghis Khan.
@@2l84t Okay I am happy to bring new news to other 😃
The joke is great thou dare kill my messengers dare stay alive
@@2l84t You are very welcome stranger 😃
History: Julius Caesar was so great
Source: Julius Caesar
History: Julius Caesar is also humble.
Source: Julius Caesar.
lol.
@@anthonymiozza526 always with a pinch of salt. Caesar did record his failures in detail, but he also constantly embellishes battle numbers to make himself seem more miraculous. He also tends to leave out ulterior motives even if they're super obvious from the get go.
@@carval51 Yup, it's not a stain on his character or anything, it's just that when studying history, we have to piece together information from several sources and apply scrutiny for potential bias, so as to get a clearer picture of how it really went down.
Honestly Caesar and Cicero are the most romanized guys in the late republic and it's cause they wrote they're own stories 🤣
Kings and Generals: *We have a new video*
Me: I came, I saw, I liked.
Et tu Mighte?
I saw, I liked, I came
Me: I came 🤤
Ceaser's whole career can be summed up from this seige: Taking ludicrous risks for greatest of rewards and coming out victorious against all odds. Until that one time he didn't.
The greatest reward for Julius Caesar's will is to become king of Rome. He did not achieve this, but became the god of Rome
With Is death he achieved Is most greatest personal reward: Octavian Augustus
He was a consul of Rome
That dialogue from Rome HBO is running through my head
@@wilmerbesitan1200 Yessir
Shame on you! Shame on house Ptolemy!
Shame. Shame for the house of Ptolemy for such Barbarity.
Your law. Roman law.
Caeser: Is there any other law.?
@@marsultor6131
But....you are enemies.
Caesar's excursion in Egypt is one of the greatest Side Quests of all time.
I love how ceaser steps forward in every crisis and takes control of the situation... what a great leader
Ave, True Caesar !
Ave!
Caesar: yes I' am Avesome!
Alesia is rightfully celebrated as perhaps Caesar's greatest victory, but how he managed to survive Alexandria always amazes me. It shows what kind of man he was (and his men) that they did not lose their cool when the situation was seriously bad
"..Antony was named as Master of Horse."
+10 opinion
Caligula literally made his horse a master.
@@robinledesma2683 you mean councillor?
@@stygian8049 I think it was Senator, but it was possibly a political statement to the Senate that he cared as much to what they were saying the same way he cares to what his horse was saying.
Judging by the replies, I guess not too many of them got the reference :D I shall inform the Cupbearer to cancel the celebrations.
A man who has lost his balls is a dangerous foe: he has nothing left to lose.
-Ancient Roman proverb
Caesar’s favourite song,: “Staying Alive”
Yeah........ Until March 15, 44 BC. 😢
@@juanthegreat3954 ides of March😭😭😭
nah, it's "Let's go on a quick march"
@@jonbaxter2254 Yeah “let’s go on a quick March to the statue of Pompey ...”
Ah Ah Ah Ah Staying Aliveeeeeee!
Probably my favourite period of Roman history. Caesar, Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and conspirators like Brutus, Cassius, and Cicero are some of the most interesting historical figures of Antiquity to me, and seeing how they plotted and maneuvered to get what they wanted is always entertaining. It also helps that they're all characters portrayed in Shakespeare's plays, which gives them even more intrigue to me.
Mine too!
Same
There's probably like a billion times where Ceasar should have been defeated.
Its like he has plot armor
@@awitcher5303
Real Life plot armour.
Over several thousands of years of history a few bound to be lucky and reach such heights. Caesar wasn't lucky enough to enjoy his immense power for long though.
The human heart beats roughly a billion times so by that logic...
He defeated all of his enemies in a dozen different countries. But he was killed by his friends. Such a shame.
"...he who carries this letter killed Pompey."
Caesar stares, soldiers stare, Posca stares, murderer shits himself.
I love how, when we speak of Caesar, it is often said that nowhere did he come so close to losing as he did in the siege of Alexandria. Outnumbered more than 5 to 1, and he still lived to tell about it. Sometimes I wonder how history would've gone had he not been assassinated. In empire-building, it is generally speaking not the unifier who ruins the empire, but the heir or the usurper.
The lion dies of starvation in the forests
Mutton is eaten by dogs
A slave may sleep on silk
And the lineage of which is covered with dust
I don't know why I remembered this verse of poetry when I read your words
Sometimes I wonder how history would've gone had he not been assassinated. In empire-building, it is generally speaking not the unifier who ruins the empire, but the heir or the usurper.
Sorry if I'm bad at English
Fun fact! There is a poem dedicated to Caesarion, son of Caesar and Cleopatra written by a famous alexandrian Greek poet Constantine Cavafy.
I was always curious as to what happened to ceasarion after Mark antony lost the war.
Was he killed by octavian ?
@@supersober-786 Yes, we know for sure Caesarion was killed in Alexandria after Octavian's victory.
@@supersober-786 Well, we all know that Ceasarion was Smuggled to Rome by He's real Father "Titus Pullo" according to HBO's "ROME" 😆😆😆 and inherit from his father the leadership of the "Aventine Collegium" who I'm sure became the Foundation for the Italian Mafia.. 😆😆😆
@@-0-R3B3LL10N No, just no. HBO's series are not historically accurate at all. Caesarion died in Alexandria. More mysterious is Alexandros Helios, Anthony's kid with Cleopatra. We do not know for sure what happened to him, as he was still an infant.
@@danielrosu5186 I see, thanks for the info
This was much more detailed than I expected! Most other youtube channels and docs only breeze by Ceasar's time in Egypt but he was there for MONTHS under siege! He did so many things in life that it's all too easy to skip this great moment in history but I'm glad you covered it so well! Loved it!
"Shame on the house of Ptolemy for such barbarity,shame!"
Quartered like some low thief. SHAME
@@royalhero4608 But you're enemies...
HE WAS A CONSUL OF ROME! A consul of Rome... To die in such a sorted way.. quartered like some low thief.. Shame..
"I am fortifying this position." - Caesar, probably
This series may genuinely be one of the things I look forward to the most!
Caesar's life is so interesting, he lived like thirty lives
"He was a Comment of CZcams!"
Reminds me a lot of Hernán Cortés and his conquest of Tenochtitlan. This street for street battles always seemed very interesting to me, given that in most sieges it seems to be over as soon as the walls are lost.
Same thoughts also
A very underappreciated part of history. Bloody yes, but also super interesting.
There's an interesting connection between urban warfare and some types of mountainous warfare. They both depend on weaponizing narrow passes.
Another interesting would be Siege of Jerusalem, by Titus. It also involved street battles.
@@Taistelukalkkuna oh my that's one of my favorites
So glad no ones freaking out that Cleopatra is drawn Hellenic not African, was so ready to see who would fall for it
I mean, that's literally modeled after her bust.
Lol. What I will say is, she was probably mixed race (race). I’m not one of those idiots who think she was pure African. I know she was Greek.
People who watch this channel knows about basic history and not just social justice nuisances
Hellens are Egyptians hahahahaha
Reed Plutarch …..
“Kings don’t kill kings.”
Saladin
Chinghis Khan didn’t give a fuck they executed nobility everywhere they went
Urge to say “he was a consul of rome!” Intensifies!
Wow I kid you not, this was one of the best ones so far! The music with the feeling of dramatization was just fantastic cinema-like experience of history!
Not to mention Rome season one in our mind's background making this feel very real.
Caesar: I am unbeatable
Little egyptian girl that I don't remember her name: hold my cup of milk
Caesar:"Gulp"
Celeopetra
@Abtahee abtahee Wtf. Do you know he didn't mean to be racist, but just make a joke?
@Abtahee abtahee If it was an insult, I would have been as disgusted as you. But under these circumstances, it is not neccesary, especially since the person we are talking about was not a saint(aka Cleo).
@Abtahee abtahee No problem. But again, if it's also true...Like he said nothing wrong.
@Abtahee abtahee Truth can often be mean.
Arsinoe has quite a history for her own: After her defeat she was paraded in the Roman triumph with other leaders defeated by Rome (like Vercingetorix), but this draw some backlash since she was between 17 or 21 at the time, so she avoid execution, and ended as a prisoner in a temple in Ephesus, but eventually was assassinated by men sent by Mark Antony (Instigated by Cleopatra).
You guys have gotten me through Covid without losing my mind. I am always excited for each new ancient story and love the dedication your researchers provide. Also really appreciate your accuracy, but more importantly the way you look to viewers to help keep your info correct.
Kudos to a man who can handle massive amount of pressure and prevail despite countless externalities, trials and tribulations ❤🔥
Caesar did more in his last 5 years alive than most do in a lifetime
*"Caesar hears about Alexander the Great"* 😭
@@edmai6451 Alexander wasn't that great. His father built the foundations for him so he could conquer. His father is sadly forgotten these days.
@@garretth8224 yes his Father was a Great man...but compared to what Alexander accomplished???
@@edmai6451 Alexander feared if Philip continues to conquer like that, there would be nothing left for him.
Not long after he dies and Alexander gets to conquer Persia. What a massive coincidence!
@@edmai6451 What an Empire that immediately collapsed upon his death?
Amazing series! It shows you what a genius Caesar is. He has been in so many difficult situations and prevailed.
This is the best series for me, thank you for your amazing work guys!
These videos are simply trailblazing and groundbreaking. Great job!
Amazing! Im looking forward the next episode
Never knew the situation was so challenging and prolonged...keep up this fine work!
Very nice detail, and *never* covered in any educational classes I was provided. You are much better educators than even those I attended at university!
Very informative and a generous helping of knowledge.
Kings and Generals: Please consider commenting it helps immensely.
Comment Section: HE WAS A CONSUL OF ROME!1!11!
Best way to start my day with a new Caesars Civil war episode! Please keep up the Roman content shout out from LA
This is so epic! I appreciate very much the effort you put into these videos.
Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me get through the pandemic!
Amazing! Can't wait for the next ep
Another fantastic video. Thank you!
That Ptolemy depiction sure brings back "Rome" memories!
Another "this is going South big time!" situation that Caesar would manage brilliantly.
An amazing video yet again! Keep up the good work! Bravo!
Great video, excited to watch part 2!
Such a amazing event, can't wait for the rest.
Looking forward for next part!
Another great episode of your channel!
Well Done!
Just want to point to the incredible high quality of this channel content, and great people working for and with it. (@Peter Voller).
THANK YOU.
I wish your videos be used in schools, they would lead to a new generation of passionate historians.
Excellent work folks, thank you.
I dont know how you do it?? But I watch a good number of similar CZcams channels all about history and I do enjoy them but the graphics, the narrator you guys use always get me so much more wrapped up in the story being told that I lose sense of time and bam your excellent narrator announces its come to the end and we should be sure to subscribe (ofcourse iam!!) So that we'll be notified of the next episode and I'm always amazed at how much I was enthralled with the episode and cannot wait for my notification bell to ring for your channel. Great job!
Thank you for your videos, I love your videos on Caesar! ❤️✨
My body and soul are ready for the next part of this series, please.
Kings and generals thank you for making this episode
Too nice history's video with clear explaining of events . polarisation spots were cruel and blood struggling occurring between them for dominance ...when in central spot politics changing...in lateral spots also changing followed ..thanks for sending...
All these videos are so incredible, it should be on Netflix
always on top of the channels!
Thanks for making this up , i'v read caesar's alexandrian wars along with the others but never could get a clear picture of how things went and where. It more complex than the other sieges mentioned by caesar.
This channels amazing I keep playing Rome Two Total War recently and have been loving learning a lot about Rome and Macedon I may have not already known :3
Man, Cesar has a habit of getting pinned down by his enemies. 🤣
I just love that little nod to HBO's Rome with how Ptolemy XIII looked. Thank you. Need to rewatch it!
Just finished the series for a second time yesterday .. so good!
A new vid let me kick back and relax for this one...
Thank you again for caesar, best general, best writer, best politician
I love these videos, enjoy them immensely
I've watched the history civilia version of this a dozen times, cant wait
Thank you, I really like your Julius Caesar videos
Thank you , K & G .
Woaaaah been waiting for this.
excellent videos! will watch more videos in the future!!!
Love you videos guys!!keep up the good work!!
Yes! A Caesar episode.
Great series, K&G! ⚔️🏹👍
This video came at the right time! I have just reached Alexandria in assassin's creed origins and looking forward to this history.
Anything to do with Caesar, it's an automatic click as far as I'm concerned. Great job K&G
Love this series!
Caesar also crossed the Rubicon on Jan 10. Interesting coincidence or is this why you uploaded the video today?
I swear.
If we don't find the Rubicon we should just make it.
I'm dying for the next part here guys. You're killin me haha.
This story is fascinating, a study of battle tactics.
These episodes on Caesar's civil war campaigns are great! How about a future series on the subsequent civil war fought by Antony & Augustus against Caesar's assassins? One more suggestion, if I may: How about more videos on the Hundred Years' War. Thank you for your wonderful programs.
I loved watching Decisive Battles on the History Channel awhile back. I think that this channel is a spiritual successor of that show.
what a cliffhanger, love it!
Great episode!
This would be so epic as a podcast
I have studied this battle many times. Seen this 3D image really helps create a perspective.
hello there, love the channel and videos, for the casual who knows little about history these well known battles/sieges are great. i have heard the details about the siege of Alexandria 100 times from 100 different people as well as many other well known conflicts. if i may make a friendly suggestion would it be possibly to cover more lesser known conflicts which we may have never heard of before? thanks!
Great episode
just sat here for 4 hours and learned quite a bit, when is the next one? great content excellent detail
I cant wait for the next episode 😭
just finishing playing assassins creed origins and this pops up, loved it!
Ahhhh, so excited, finally the part with Ptolemaic Egypt. Would love to see more about the last dynasty that ruled Egypt independently on this channel :)
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@@user-wo8zg2jv6l Sorry my bad, I was thinking about the ancient world only, also I did not count Romans or Christian Byzantines as well :l
@@Alex-mn1fb ya I'm sorry
Excellent!
i love your channel . thank you