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Why did Julius Caesar come to Britain?
A Romano-British man and a Celt discuss Julius Caesar and the Roman army's first attempt to invade Britain. They give different information and details about what happened. An animated map shows how the invasion took place and why Britain was an important focus for the Romans.
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