So the year 49 BC came a year after 50 BC, which is when “Asterix” supposedly takes place. Remember, these years are counting down to the year 1 B.C. Julius Caesar is quoted as saying “alea jacta est” in 49 BC. It plays fast and loose with things, and can occasionally be downright anachronistic. Yes, “Asterix” is not an historical novel.
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