The AD33 crucifixion detail in Judea

[starman2012]

Suppose I didn't believe that Julius Caesar conquered Gaul. Instead, I believed that his Gallic Wars was simply a composite account of a number of generals' exploits in Gaul, and that between all their efforts, over a period of years, Gaul was conquered, and a consortium of writers decided amongst themselves that it would be good political strategy to ascribe the war to Caesar. And that over a number of years, ideas and events were added to the text to make points and create examples that made him look good.

Caesar did much more than conquer Gaul. His ability was evident at Pharsalus and elsewhere. Either the Gallic etc accounts are true or he had extraordinary influence in the literary world.