History of Julius Caesar - (Illustrated - Annotated) The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome's Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. History of Julius Caesar is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone. CONTENTS. Chapter I. MARIUS AND SYLLA. II. CAESAR'S EARLY YEARS. III. ADVANCEMENT TO THE CONSULSHIP. IV. THE CONQUEST OF GAUL. V. POMPEY. VI. CROSSING THE RUBICON. VII. THE BATTLE OF PHARSALIA. VIII. FLIGHT AND DEATH OF POMPEY. IX. CAESAR IN EGYPT. X. CAESAR IMPERATOR. XI. THE CONSPIRACY. XII. THE ASSASSINATION. ENGRAVINGS THE PIRATES AT ANCHOR. MAP OF ROME. ROMAN PLEBEIANS. A ROMAN FORUM. THE LANDING IN ENGLAND. CROSSING THE RUBICON. ROMAN STANDARD-BEARERS. DEATH OF POMPEY. POMPEY'S PILLAR. CLEOPATRA'S BARGE. THE ELEPHANTS MADE TORCH-BEARERS. POMPEY'S STATUE. BURNING OF CAESAR'S BODY.