Ariovistus I.30-I.54

Richard Hollocher

Characters

Caesar- Roman commander, held a province in Gaul

Ariovistus- King of the Germans

Overview

Beginning● Germans were called upon by the Sequani and

Arverni

● Germans took a third of the Sequani’s land

● Caesar is asked to stop the oppressive ways of Ariovistus

● Caesar send ambassadors to Ariovistus

Overview

Middle● Ariovistus threatens caesar and ravages cities

● Caesar’s men become fearful of the Germans

● Caesar rallies his troops

● Caesar meets Ariovistus and has several conferences with him

Overview

End● Ariovistus captures caesars officers

● The Germans move to cut off the Roman’s supplies, Caesar moves to counter this

● A final Battle happens at the Rhine river