Description: Son of the nobleman Celtillo, he was king of the Arverni, an influential Gallic people settled in the current region of Auvergne. In his design to repel the Roman invasion, he managed to unite most of the Gallic peoples and their commanders. He was one of the first leaders capable of federating an important part of the Gallic peoples, overcoming the traditional historical divisions. Faced with one of the greatest strategists of all time, he displayed his excellent military talents. In 52 BC he was defeated at the siege of Alesia by Gaius Julius Caesar. Surrendering himself, he was imprisoned in Rome for five years. In 46 BC he was dragged in chains to adorn the celebration of Caesar's triumph. Immediately afterwards, he was put to death in the Mamertine Prison. In the 18th and 19th centuries, his figure, similarly to that of Ambiorix in Belgium, experienced a rediscovery in France in a nationalist key. With Napoleon III, his figure as a representative of Gallo-Roman civilization was largely emphasized. Subsequently, in the revanchist climate of Franco-German rivalry, he embodied the mythical figure of a national hero for an important part of 19th-century French historiography. In the years from 1870 to 1950, the teaching of history for generations of students would present him as the first leader of the French. General Conditions: Excellent condition. Provenance: France, 20th century. Measurements: Diameter 20cm. Height 60cm. Document: Certificate of Authenticity. Assistance: We are at your disposal for further clarifications or photographic details. Shipping: Throughout Italy, Europe and the Rest of the World at very low prices in maximum security and traceable. Shipping will be agreed privately and will not be expensive. We wish you a Good Day. Borrelli Antichità.