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During the Republic, it was forbidden for a commander (an Imperator, from which we derive the word Emperor) to bring his Legion into Rome. This is why Caesar cr
by goodcanadian 8y ago
During the Republic, it was forbidden for a commander (an Imperator, from which we derive the word Emperor) to bring his Legion into Rome. This is why Caesar crossing the Rubicon (with his Legion) was such a big deal.