He conquered Gaul, modern France, breaking down what the Romans considered overpowered barbarians beyond the Alps. Almost doubled the republic size and increased its political area of influence for taxation and land ownership purposes, significantly. This was a turning point. The moment he became, not only part of a long list of consuls and influential figures, but a transcendental champion of antiquity. Then, he fought a Civil war against his old allies. With ruthless effectiveness put out fires in Hispania and Asia Minor while crushing them before heading to Egypt where he negotiated a peace treaty with Cleopatra that assured harmony in the region. Ending once and for all any…