Marseilles was at war with certain Gallic tribes, her neighbors, whose territory she coveted.

Here, far above the Aurelian road, the Gallic tribes had a strong and isolated camp.

The Gallic tribes fell off, and sued for peace.

Sometimes even it is to a confederation of certain Gallic tribes that the name Specially applies.

By the Gallic tribes he ruled as governor.

Events were at that moment taking place among the Gallic tribes which gave point to the general uneasiness.

In the year 52 B.C., while Cæsar was absent in Italy, a general revolt occurred among the Gallic tribes.