Cezariańska okupacja ziem Eduów i Sekwanów w latach 58–51 p.n.e. Przebieg i strategie oporu
Caesarian Occupation of Aeduan and Sequanian Territory between 58–51 B.C. The Course and Strategies of Resistance

Summary/Abstract: During the conquest of Gaul between 58–51 B.C., Gaius Julius Caesar tried to describe his relationship with the Aedui and the Sequani as friendly, presenting both peoples as staunch allies of the Roman Republic. In fact, as early as 58 B.C. an increase in anti-Roman sentiment could be observed, exacerbated by Caesar’s treatment of his allies as a source of military reinforcements and supplies for subsequent campaigns. This resulted in Aeduan and Sequanian territory actually being occupied by Roman forces. Both tribes used different strategies of resistance: from sabotaging Caesar’s orders and avoiding combat, to engaging in open confrontation. After 54 B.C. Dumnorix, one of the most influential Aedui, became a symbol of anti-Roman attitude. His death marks the symbolic deadline between sabotage and open resistance, culminating in the Aedui and the Sequani joining Vercingetorix’s revolt.

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