Top 10 facts about the world. In biology, a phylum is a division of organism (taxonomic rank) below kingdom (such as Animalia) and above class (such as Mammalia).op 10 facts about the world. In biology, a phylum is a division of organism (taxonomic rank) below kingdom (such as Animalia) and above class (such as Mammalia).
Published on 8-18-03. Michael Parentiâs latest books include The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A Peopleâs History of Ancient Rome (New Press 2003); The Terrorism Trap (City Lights 2002); and To Kill a Nation: The Attack on Yugoslavia (Verso 2000).
The statesman and general Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.) expanded the Roman Republic through a series of battles across Europe before declaring himself dictator for life. He died famously on the steps of the Senate at the hands of political rivals.