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Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar after his defeat at the Battle of Alesia.

Illustration showing Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar after his defeat at the Battle of Alesia, (September, 52 BC). In order to save as many of his men as possible he gave himself to the Romans. He was held prisoner for five years. In 46 BC, he was executed by strangulation on Caesar's orders. Vercingetorix (c.?82 BC – 46 BC) was a king and chieftain of the Arverni tribe, he united the Gauls in a revolt against Roman forces during the last phase of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars.
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Title:
Vercingetorix surrenders to Julius Caesar after his defeat at the Battle of Alesia.
Caption:
Illustration showing Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar after his defeat at the Battle of Alesia, (September, 52 BC). In order to save as many of his men as possible he gave himself to the Romans. He was held prisoner for five years. In 46 BC, he was executed by strangulation on Caesar's orders. Vercingetorix (c.?82 BC – 46 BC) was a king and chieftain of the Arverni tribe, he united the Gauls in a revolt against Roman forces during the last phase of Julius Caesar's Gallic Wars.
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4130 x 5077 px | 60.0 MB
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35.0 x 43.0 cm | 13.8 x 16.9 in (300 dpi)