Of the great generals that we have talked about in this project Julius Caesar is the most famous and most accomplished. He defeated the fearsome Gauls, formed the first ever triumvirate with Crassus and Pompey, moved away from the favour of the Senate to declare himself Principate (a Principate was the same as an Emperor in every way except name and public conception) and adopted Octavian (better known as Augustus) and groomed him to take over and become the greatest political Principate ever. It must be noted however that most of our knowledge of his military campaigns in Gaul comes from his autobiography.
Julius Caesar came from a family that claimed descent from Lulus, the son of the Trojan prince Aeneas. However, despite their claim to fame, his family was mainly politically irrelevant with the exception of his father Gaius Julius Caesar, the governor of Asia and his aunt Julia, who married Marius (he is talked about in this project). Soon however when Caesar was 16 a war between his uncle, Marius and Sulla. Sulla won and due to his connections, Caesar was disfavoured by the new regime.
In fear of Sulla, Caesar joined the army. When Sulla died in 78 B.C., Caesar decided to return to Rome. While crossing the Aegean Sea, Caesar was captured by pirates for a ransom. During this whole affair, he maintained a dangerous air of superiority. He told the pirates that he would crucify them and when the pirates asked for 20 talents of silver as a ransom, he demanded they raise the ransom to 50 talents. When he was released, he raised a fleet to capture the pirates and, true to his word, he had them crucified.
Due to the fact that Sulla had taken away his inheritance, Caesar was poor and could only afford a modest home in a bad neighbo...
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After this the conspirators paraded around Rome, screaming out “People of Rome, we are once again free.” However they didn’t get much sympathy and the middle and low class, whom Caesar was very popular with. The vast majority of people locked themselves in their houses.
In the aftermath of the assassination, Marcus Anthony started a riot with the lower and middle classes of Rome to take over the city in Caesar’s name. He then formed the second triumvirate with Octavian and Aemilius Lepidus. This triumvirate used Caesar’s funds and popularity to raise an army to defeat Caesar’s killers who had fled Rome and made a considerable army.
In the end history repeated itself and civil war erupted between Marcus Anthony and Cleopatra (the former lover of Caesar) and Octavian. Octavian won and, through some fantastic political skills became the best Principate ever to live.
Julius Caesar elected himself as the dictator of Rome. He became a favorite to many of the people of the lower classes. Unlike many leaders, Caesar valued the poor. Most people agreed with his decisions, but some of the higher classes’ did not. On March 15 44 BCE, now called the Ides of March, a few of Caesars’ closest peers decided to murder Caesar. Marcus Brutus killed Julius Caesar, on March 15.
Most notably, two of his generals, Antony and Lepidus, were members of the second triumvirate. Some of his assassins even rose to prominence serving under him, like Decimus Brutus . And of course, Octavian could begin his rise to power because Caesar adopted him posthumously in his will. Even though a dead man could not adopt someone, Gaius Octavius changed his name and became Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, and his position as Caesar 's son was incredibly important for him in the coming civil
“His birth marked the beginning of a new chapter in roman history”. By 31, Caesar had fought in several wars and become heavily involved in politics; being appointed dictator and consul on multiple occasions (Biography.com, 2014). It was Caesar’s assassination and following events that ultimately brought an ...
Afterwards, Caesar’s friends came around to pay the ransom and the pirates, they released him to go and spend their money as they wish. But that didn’t mean it was over for Caesar; after the pirates ran away they were captured and put in prison for their crime at the hand of Caesar. “Caesar [then] took the pirates out of prison and...
Gaius Julius Caesar, born 100 B.C.E. in Rome to the impoverished patrician Julian Clan, knew controversy at an early age. Nephew to Populare Gaius Marius, he was earmarked by the Optimate dictator Sulla for prosciption after his refusal to divorce his Populare wife, Cinna. Fleeing Rome, and not returning until after Sulla’s resignation in 78 B.C.E, upon his return he gained a position as a pontificate, an important Roman priesthood. Slowly but surely throughout his lifetime he worked his way up the political ladder, eventually becoming Consul, and finally Dictator Perpeteus – Dictator for life. One of the most influential political and military leaders of all time, Caesar was also a highly intelligent man and an exceptional orator. However, acquiring this absolute power was no mean feat, and Caesar had well equipped himself through previous expeditions with all the resources necessary to gain power in Ancient Rome.
Julius Caesar was born into aristocracy. His father was said to be related to the goddess Venus and his mother’s lineage claimed to be that of the first kings. Seeing
Brutus and Cassius announced another speech to the people causing rioting. Had you rather Caesar were living and die all slaves, than that Caesar were dead, to live all free men? As Caesar loved me, I weep for him. As he was fortunate, I rejoice at it. (Julius Caesar III:II:II). Caesar’s body was sent to be cremated and the conspirator’s house were destroyed. It started with another civil war to figure out who was going to take power over Rome. Anthony wanted to use his power in Egypt to gain control of the amount of food sent to Rome. Somehow, this lead to a battle in the ocean. Although the other army had way more soldiers, the battle was won with Octavius as the last man standing. This led him, Octavius, to be the first Emperor of
When he was only sixteen years old, his father died. Caesar then became responsible for his mother, Aurelia, and sister, Julia. It was almost as if he was the head for his family. He soon found himself between a struggle for power in the government. The dictator of Rome at that moment was Sulla. Unfortunately, Sulla was enemies with Caesar’s uncle and father in-law. In order to avoid Sulla, he decided to join the army. Caesar then thought it would be safe to return to Rome after Sulla’s death.
Julius Caesar emerged. He was able commander who led many conquests for Rome. In 59 B.C. Caesar set out for a new conquest. After nine years of constant fighting, he finally conquered Gaul. Pompey grew jealous of his achievement and had the senate order him to disband his forces and return to Rome. Caesar secretly crossed the Rubicon and killed Pompey then entered Rome. After crushing many rebellions, Caesar forced the senate to make him a dictator. Caesar launched many reforms such as public work programs and giving land to the poor. According to legend those in the senate murdered Caesar on March 15. Caesar's Grandnephew, Octavian, and Marc Anthony joined forces to capture his killers. However bitter feuds grew it soon became a battle for power.
Julius Caesar was born into a political family where his father expected him to take a career in the lower part of politics. When Caesar’s father dies he realizes that money runs the political machine in Rome. He then seeks to gain political power by acquiring relationships with political figures that were against the current Roman Dictator Sulla. This gets Caesar caught, eventually pardoned, and set free. He then went into exile.
Julius Caesar was a strong leader of the Romans who changed the course of the history for the Roman world decisively and irreversibly. With his courage and strength, he created a strong empire and guided the empire for almost 20 years. His life was short, but had many adventures. I will tell of some of this man’s remarkable life. He did many things, therefore, I will only discuss a few. His name, part of his reign, one of his greatest battles, and his death will be told.
“Caesar was a brilliant general, a clever engineer, and administrator of genius, and a leader who demanded and commanded loyalty. He also was a corrupt politician” (Dando-Collins 4). Caesar would go on to be a dictator and his gain in power would corrupt him. He often bypassed the Senate, taking their power away. With Caesar’s growing power the Senate feared that they would soon lose their political relevance.
Julius Caesar is remembered as one of the greatest military minds in history and credited with arranging the basis for the Roman Empire. Caesar’s military brilliance bought Rome more land and more power, which led into the increase of size and strength of Rome. Caesar’s dictatorship helped the strength in Rome. Julius Caesar was assassinated which lead to a monarchy that was ruled by Octavin. Caesar’s death caused an effect to the collapse of the Roman Empire. Many people today in the 21st century try and follow the greatness of Julius Caesar. The assassination of Julius Caesar was a tragedy with the contributions Caesar made to strengthen Rome’s success.
Julius Caesar, an important figure in Roman history, lived during the end of the Roman Republic. His actions would shape the world around him forever. He was an important figure because he grew the Roman Empire, he brought about the end of the Roman Republic , and was able to grow his status within his lifetime and become dictator for life.
Throughout history, the world has seen a copious amount of emperors, but Julius Caesar was a historic model to the society of Rome. According to McKay, Hill, Buckler, Crowston, Weisner- Hanks, and Perry, (2014), born in 100 B.C. to an honorable family, Caesar went to school and received an outstanding education, which he later advanced by studying in Greece with some of the famous Greek teachers we learn about today. Caesar’s first wife Cornelia was the daughter of the consul at the time, Lucius Cornelius Cinna. His original plans were to marry the daughter of a wealthy business class family, but considering he wanted to be the flamen he had to marry a patrician. Even though he fulfilled the requirements and married Cornelia, consul Cinna never